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Suarez joins Messi and Ronaldo in 500-goal club with winning strike for Atletico Madrid against Alaves

Luis Suarez reached a special milestone on Sunday as the Atletico Madrid star scored the 500th goal of his illustrious career.

Suarez netted the only goal in the 54th minute of Atletico Madrid's clash with Alaves as he headed home a cross from Kieran Trippier to give La Liga's leaders the lead.

The goal was Suarez's 19th league goal of the season, with only Lionel Messi having more in La Liga this season, with 21.

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