• Barca still lead standings although Real have game in hand
• Real can clinch title with four points from remaining two games
• Ronaldo scores 401st goal for Madrid
• Neymar hits hat-trick as Barca match Real scoreline
• Sporting Gijon relegated

Barca were already missing Gerard Pique through illness and Sergi Roberto because of a suspension when Javier Mascherano suffered an injury in the warm-up, meaning youngster Marlon Santos made his first start.

France international Lucas Digne was chosen in the unfamiliar role of right back due to the shortages in defence and risked getting sent off early with a last-ditch tackle on Jese but was only shown a yellow card.

Pedro Bigas pegged back the champions by sliding in to meet a cross from Kevin-Prince Boateng in the 63rd but Neymar quickly put Barca's minds at ease with two quick-fire finishes from close range in the 67th and 71st.

Atletico Madrid sealed the third automatic Champions League spot despite only drawing 1-1 at Real Betis and Sevilla were guaranteed fourth spot and a play-off berth in Europe's elite competition after Villarreal were held at home to Deportivo La Coruna, who clinched survival.

Sporting Gijon were relegated despite winning 1-0 at Eibar as tiny Leganes secured a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao which ensured they remain in La Liga for another year after being promoted to the top flight for the first time last season.

Sporting will join Granada and basement club Osasuna, who were relegated last month, in the Segunda Division.