Cesc two good for Celta Vigo,Barca win 3-0

While Barcelona eased to another victory,crosstown rival Espanyol drew 0-0 at home with Malaga. The two Catalan clubs will meet on Friday in a city derby at Camp Nou. Barcelona dominated early in Vigo and Alexis put the visitors ahead in the ninth minute when he pounced on the rebound of a shot by Fabregas after the former Arsenal star had stolen the ball deep in Celtas half.

The Chile forwards six goals are second only to Lionel Messis eight for the teams leading scorer in league play. After Celta had pushed forward in search of an equalizer late in the first half with Charles and Rafina,who is on loan from Barcelona,both going close,Fabregas put the game away three minutes after the restart. With Celta again caught outnumbered after losing the ball,Messi drew in the defense and slipped the ball over for Fabregas to drill it under goalkeeper Yoel Rodriguez.

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