Lionel Messi scored one goal and played a part in four more to lead Barcelona to an entertaining 5-2 victory at Athletic Bilbao on Sunday as it reduced Real Madrid's lead of the Spanish league to one point. Messi's masterful display ensured Barcelona took advantage of Atletico Madrid's 4-0 rout of Madrid on Saturday. Messi scored from a free kick in the 15th minute at New San Mames Stadium for his 33rd goal in 31 matches this season. The Argentina forward then turned playmaker and Luis Suarez blasted his assist into the net as Barcelona led 2-0 by halftime. Messi continued to mesmerize in the second half when he forced Bilbao's Oscar de Marcos to turn his shot into his own net, set up Neymar's strike and started a move for Pedro Rodriguez to score. (For more sports news andupdates, followAhramOnlineSportson Twitter at@AO_Sportsand onFacebookatAhramOnlineSports.) http://english.ahram.org.eg/News/122554.aspx