Despite the fact that Recreativo could hold for complete first forty five minutes, they failed to make any surprise as Messi and Keita scored for the Blaugrana to grab the three points to remain on the top of the table three points ahead of Villareal.

It was matter of time to see Barca going to attack, while Recreativo closed all the possible way with 4-4-1-1 formation. Mseei led the most organized attack and came close to scoring in two occasions. Eto'o and Busquets had their own chances but Recreativo goalkeeper was in his top level as he stood out keeping his net safe.

Recre were solid at the back, keeping things tight and well organized and seemed to counter attack. But they only managed to get anywhere in two occasions.

Second half came just to see more of Messi. The Argentinian was followed by Recreativo everywhere trying to prevent him from any break throw. Messi found his way to get away from the defense, when Xavi took a free kick, and played a terrific pass through to Messi who was hiding behind the home wall, he collected the ball and drove home unstoppable shot.

Recreative reacted to the goal with plenty of pressure, but only very rarely creating real danger. The nearest chance came when Bouzon diverted a corner onto the Barca post. Henry came with the reply twice, first when he hit the home woodwork and the second when his strike hit the post. It got to be clear to see the frustrating on the Frenchman who obviously deserved a goal.

Barca finally put things out of reach of the home side, with a goal from Keita just minutes after replaing Touré Yaya. The substitute had little more to do than stroke the ball home after a magnificent assist from Eto'o in the 85th minute.

Last chance came just to see Barca hitting the woodwork for the third time when Bojan header struck the post after crossed free kick from Alves.