It was not just another convincing win for the Blaugrana as it was much more for Eto'o who stole all the headlines after scoring four goals in less than forty five minutes. Gudjohnsen and Henry added one each in the second half to give Barca the necessary three points to remain on the top of the table.

It was the visitors who had the first chance though, as a free kick from Medunjanin was denied by Valdes. It was very soon to see Barca advancing and dominating possession.

Twelve minutes was enough for the home side to start the score line, when Alves deliver a fine ball behind the defense to find Eto'o who cut back onto his left foot and fired home through Asenjo's legs. Valladolid went forward as Barca had the lead, but this was for Messi just extra space to counter attack. Eto'o had a chance to add his second when he was set by Messi through on the keeper, but Asenjo did just enough to deny the Cameroonian.

Henry had a real chance to give Barca comfortable lead but his shot didn't seem powerful to pass through Asenjo. After thirty minutes Eto'o chipped a ball to Henry into the box area who failed to trouble the goalkeeper who palmed it back to Eto'o who finished home the play he already started.

In less than three minutes the Cameroonian striker added two more. While Eto'o had to pass over Asenjo before scoring in the 42nd minutes, it was easier for him to beat Valladolid goalkeeper in the 44th minutes with low shop near the left post.

Barca continued their attacking football in the second half, but were displaying less apparent intensity than in the first half. Pep Guardiola made his first change, introducing Caceres for Rafael Marquez to give the Venezuelan some valuable playing time.

Gudjohnsen the man who came back from injury put his name after Eto'o in the scoring list. After receiving the ball from Henry, the ice man chipped the ball over Asenjo to give The Catalan their fifth goal. The Icelandic international was replaced by Keita who also came from injury that kept him away for couple of weeks.

Eto’o was given the honour of a standing ovation after being taken off and replaced by Helb, who just came to assist Henry to score the sixth goal in the 83ed minutes.

Outstanding performance by the Catalan, beside Eto'o with the super hat-trick, all the players had good game and worked together as a team. Next game will be in the Spanish cup and will see many rested players. The game will be played in the middle of the week at Camp Nou.