Messi’s trick propels Barca to record

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick and ensured host Barcelona equaled a Spanish league record of 38 matches without a loss after beating Leganes, 3-1.

Barcelona matched Real Sociedad’s milestone set in 1979-80 by remaining undefeated through 31 rounds this season after finishing the last campaign without a loss over the final seven games. The runaway leader hasn’t lost in La Liga in a year . . . .

Bayern Munich underlined its German dominance with a record-extending sixth consecutive Bundesliga title. Jupp Heynckes’ side defeated Augsburg 4-1 away to seal its record 28th German championship, including the solitary pre-Bundesliga title in 1932 . . . .

Manchester United delayed the English Premier League title celebrations of fierce rival Manchester City after coming from two goals down to win 3-2 in a thrilling derby.

Paul Pogba, the man apparently offered to City in January, according to a pre-match revelation by Pep Guardiola, scored two for United . . . .

Serie A leader Juventus overcame a series of defensive lapses to beat last-place Benevento 4-2 and move seven points clear.

Cheick Diabate scored twice for Benevento before

Paulo Dybala converted the second of his two penalties in the 74th minute to finally put Juventus ahead for good and complete a hat trick.