Lionel Messi was once again the driving force behind another great team performance as Barcelona convincingly beat Tenerife by four goals to one.

Messi scored another two goals in tonight's La Liga match at the Nou Camp, bringing his goal total so far this season to a staggering 31.

Messi opened the scoring in rainy conditions on the 17th minute. A great cross from Dani Alves was headed down by Zlatan Ibrahimovic across goal. Messi was quickest to react and dinked the ball over the goalkeeper who was helpless.

Tenerife equalised on the 39th minute through Martinez. Puyol gave the ball away in a dangerous position and Martinez capitalised with an assured finish.

Barcelona changed their tempo in the second half and took the lead in the 63rd minute through youngster Bojan. He raced through on goal after a quality pass from Alves and sent a low drive into the corner of the goal.

The third came from substitute Pedro. Messi provided a terrific through ball and Pedro latched onto it and whacked the ball low past the goalkeeper.

The fourth and final game came in the last minute through Messi. Dani Alves once again crossed the ball and Messi took a couple of touches before placing the ball high in the goal.

Messi is almost certain to win this year's Pichichi with his 31 league goals and could even challenge Ronaldo's record of 34 goals in a season with Barcelona over 10 years ago.

Barcelona are now 4 points clear of Real Madrid, who have a game in hand.