In its first match without fans at the 99,000-capacity Camp Nou Stadium since the Spanish league was suspended because of the coronavirus, Barcelona defeated Legans 2-0 with a goal by Lionel Messi.
Ansu Fati also scored as Barcelona overcame a slow start against its last-place opponent to open a five-point gap to Real Madrid ahead of the rival's home game against Valencia on Thursday.
Fati opened the scoring just before halftime and Messi converted a 69th-minute penalty for his league-leading 21st goal.
It was also his 699th career goal for club and country. Messi has also scored
Ansu Fati also scored as Barcelona overcame a slow start against its last-place opponent to open a five-point gap to Real Madrid ahead of the rival's home game against Valencia on Thursday.
Fati opened the scoring just before halftime and Messi converted a 69th-minute penalty for his league-leading 21st goal.
It was also his 699th career goal for club and country. Messi has also scored