Beyond the three points obtained from Barcelona's 5-0 win over Eibar, they reached an historic goals tally that Madrid had held over them. Madrid had 6,014 goals at the start of the season in Liga history, while Barca had 6,089.
Barcelona's emphatic victory helped Barca reach 6,151 over Madrid's 6,150, although they play later on Saturday at Levante. Messi hit four goals, with Arthur Melo netting the fifth.
Barcelona have 62 goals to their names this season in 25 league games.