Neymar's brace downs Villarreal as Barcelona regains top spot
Madrid - Neymar and Luis Suarez once again shone for Barcelona in Lionel Messi's absence as Barcelona beat Villarreal 3-0 to move three points clear at the top of La Liga on Sunday.
The European champions were frustrated by a solid first-half display from the visitors, but finally made the breakthrough on the hour mark when Neymar slotted home Sergio Busquets's through ball.
Neymar then stood aside to let Suarez seal the three points from the penalty spot after Munir El Haddadi had been brought down by Jaume Costa.
And the Brazilian rounded off a sensational display as he volleyed home a stunning third five minutes from time.
Related - VIDEO: Neymar channels Bergkamp, scores stupendous spinning volley
Real Madrid can move back to the top of the table on goal difference with victory at Sevilla later on Sunday.
Barca's next outing comes against Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on November 21.
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