<p style="text-align: justify"><strong>FC Barcelona secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Almeria with the help of two brilliant strikes from Leo Messi and Luis Suarez, and a masterful performance by club legend Xavi Hernandez in the midfield. After the game, the Blaugrana coach Luis Enrique urged the passing maestro to prolong his stay in the Catalan capital.</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify">There were some concerns about the foot injury of Leo Messi but he scored a wonderful goal in the 33<sup>rd</sup> minute to put FC Barcelona ahead. This was his 44<sup>th</sup> goal for FC Barcelona in 43 appearances for the Catalans this season.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Luis Suarez looked out of touch for FC Barcelona in majority of the first half but he scored a brilliant goal in the 55<sup>th</sup> minute to double the lead of FC Barcelona. Defender Marc Bartra, who got a rare start under Luis Enrique, headed home in the 75<sup>th</sup> minute while Suarez scored his second and Barcaa s fourth goal in the injury time.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Mdifielder Xavi Hernandez is set to leave FC Barcelona this summer but he gave in a masterful performance against Almeria on Wednesday. After the game, Luis Enrique urged his captain to extend his stay at FC Barcelona.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Xavi? He has the affection of all Catalans and any football lover. Ia d like him to continue helping us but I understand he wants other experiences. Whatever he chooses will be good for FC Barcelona,a said Luis Enrique in a press conference after the match.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Luis Enrique also praised FC Barcelona players for their impressive performance against Almeria.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a We won the match with the intensity we showed,a Luis Enrique said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a It wasna t an easy game and our intensity was good, even if wea re not fresh. Wea re strengthened to go to Sevilla.a </p> <p style="text-align: justify">Luis Enrique was expected to substitute Leo Messi in the second half because of his injury but he said after the game that it was never on cards.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">a Tempted to replace Lionel Messi? No, I wasna t. Neymar, hea s the only one who didna t get a rest with his national team so I called Pedro Rodriguez who was in the best possible condition.a </p>