Barca cut deficit with Real thanks to magic show from Messi

By Richard Martin BARCELONA (Reuters) - Lionel Messi produced a vintage second-half performance to help Barcelona to a 4-1 win over local rivals Espanyol on Sunday which allowed the champions to cut the gap with La Liga leaders Real Madrid to three points. Luis Suarez celebrated signing a new contract with Barca on Friday by firing the home side ahead in the 18th minute with the help of a brilliant pass from Andres Iniesta and the Uruguayan struck again in the 67th after a mazy run from Messi. T