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Suarez is decisive again

Barcelona took a huge step towards winning La Liga following Saturday's 2-1 win over nine-man Atletico Madrid.

Goals from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez propelled Barcelona to victory against a side who had Filipe Luis sent off for a horrific lunge on Messi in the first half and then Diego Godin after the break following a couple of needless fouls on Suarez.

The visitors' plan to remain robust at the back worked wonders early on and Koke's early opener meant the Catalans were left with the tough challenge of finding a way through.

Fortunately, Barca's standout attacking players combined to turn the scoreline around, despite Los Colchoneros' mental strength and physicality.