Brazil v Uruguay - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Qualifiers
To many experts, the biggest achievement of Suarez is his ability to play out Messi's shadow. One problem with many attackers that Barcelona has acquired in the Messi-era was that they all played under Messi's shadow.
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However, Suarez has proved that he can beat Messi's shadow and that was clear in 2016 when Barca lost to Madrid at Camp Nou in the second leg of the El-Classico. The team submitted further points in consequent matches and the title race heated up and it was as if Barcelona players were all sleeping.
Suarez single-handedly guided Barca to the trophy. This included a superb 8 goals and 6 assists in two consecutive matches for the Uruguayan. That season, Suarez scored and assisted more than Messi. What genius!
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Jidonu Mauyon
Jidonu is a European and international football news writer at Sportskeeda. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and has around 7 years of previous experience working with the likes of Tribuna and SportRaba, Jidonu has a good eye for detail and has the ability to created cohesive articles, and reporting exploits have also led him to exclusively cover the 2018 FIFA World Cup in the past.
Jidonu’s tryst with football started after watching the 2002 FIFA World Cup final between Brazil and Germany, being mesmerized by Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. Barcelona philosophy and approach towards the game under Pep Guardiola further fueled the burgeoning love for the sport, and he has been a Culer ever since.
Unsurprisingly, Lionel Messi is his favorite player and is the one true GOAT for him over Cristiano Ronaldo. The 2022 FIFA World Cup final, where Messi's brace led to La Albiceleste lifting the cup left a lasting impact on him. His love for Messi also sees him follow Major League Soccer apart from Europe’s top five leagues.
In his free time, Jidonu raps and produces music, and also enjoys reading and swimming.
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