Antoine Griezmann scored 4 goals, to add to a hattrick at the end of the week, as Atletico Madrid whipped Leganes for an eighth win consecutively heading into their game at title rivals Barcelona.

The French striker slid in an opener from Koke’s pass, curled home a free-kick, headed another and mis-hit Diego Costa’s cross for his fourth.

He likewise hit the woodwork and had a goal prohibited.

Atletico are four points behind Barca, who visit Las Palmas on Thursday.

Diego Simeone’s side, whose eight sequential wins have come in all competitions, visit the Nou Camp on Sunday in a match that could enable set up a late title to race.

Griezmann – who had just scored eight La Liga goals before the end of the week – scored a hattrick on Sunday in their 5-2 win at Sevilla.