Neymar thriving in Messi's absence

Brazilian striker Neymar said he is in the form of his life after scoring twice as Barcelona eased past BATE Borisov 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Neymar also set up Barca's other goal by Luis Suarez as the defending champion moved to within a point of sealing its place in the last 16.

Suarez and Neymar have now combined for 18 of Barca's past 21 goals since four-time World Player of the Year Lionel Messi suffered knee ligament damage about six weeks ago.