Barca take over at top as 10-man Real hit back in six-goal thriller

Barcelona took over as LaLiga leaders with a 6-1 thrashing of Sporting Gijon tonight - but their antics were soon overshadowed by the news Luis Enrique is to leave the Nou Camp.

Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar - the fabled MSN strike force - were all on target, with Juan Rodriguez's own goal and further strikes from Paco Alcacer and Ivan Rakitic confirming the outcome.