Lionel Messi moved past 300 La Liga goals as Barcelona moved six points

However, between Messi, Suarez and Neymar, Barca have now missed seven of their 15 directly taken penalties this season.

It mattered little though, as Suarez made amends with a terrific finish for his 40th goal of the season 23 minutes from time.

"We want to improve in that aspect, but those that miss them are the ones that take the responsiblity to hit them.

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"We have confidence in Leo, Luis and Ney. They are great penalty takers."Madrid (AFP) - Lionel Messi moved past 300 La Liga goals as Barcelona moved six points clear at the top of the table with a 3-1 win at Sporting Gijon on Wednesday.

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The five-time World Player of the Year struck either side of Carlos Castro's well-worked equaliser in a three-goal burst in five first-half minutes.

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Luis Suarez missed a second-half penalty days after famously converting Messi's pass from a spot-kick against Celta Vigo, but made amends with a brilliant finish for Barca's third.