Ferran Torres' hat-trick helped Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-3 in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday. Torres scored a hat-trick in the first half in a thrilling eight-goal match.

After this victory, Barcelona has 40 points from 16 games and is at the top with a four-point lead. Behind it, Real Madrid has 36 points.

Villarreal is in third place with 35 points and they beat Getafe 2-0 in the next match. Atletico Madrid, who are in fourth place, lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao. Atletico remains on 31 points. Similarly, Deportivo Alaves beat Real Sociedad 1-0.