Spain international Pedro scored a nine-minute hat-trick as Barcelona overturned a two-goal deficit after beating Getafe 5-2 to lead La Liga going into the winter break, according to reports.
According to the BBC, Getafe led 2-0 inside the opening 15 minutes after Sergio Escudero drilled in after a neat one-two and Lisandro Lopez powered in a free header.
However, Barca, without the injured Lionel Messi and suspended Neymar, led before half-time thanks to Pedro's treble, the report said.
Gerardo Martino's side knew they needed to beat eighth-placed Getafe with anything other than a 1-0 win to move back ahead of Atletico, who won 3-2 against Levante on Saturday, on goal difference, the report added.
The Spanish top-flight has a two-week mid-season break over the Christmas and New Year period, with La Liga clubs returning to action on 4 January, the report further said.
