El Clasico: 3 reasons why Barcelona beat Real Madrid

2. Luiz Suarez hat-trick

Suarez got his first El Clasico hat-trick

The Uruguayan has come in for criticism amidst some tepid performances and lack of goals. He could not have chosen a better day or occasion to announce his return to form.

Suarez was everywhere – making runs into the box, drawing away defenders (who were perplexed with his constant movements), tracking back to defend and most importantly, scoring goals.

His first of the evening was a penalty; Varane’s mistimed tackle brought him down in the box and Suarez made no mistake from six yards.

Late in the second half, he combined with Sergi Roberto twice in quick succession and scored both times. One was a superbly volleyed header from an equally well-placed cross from the Barca fullback. For his hattrick goal, he latched on to a brilliant through-ball from Roberto and sent the ball packing into the net.

Suarez could have scored at least a couple more goals were he not denied by the post and Courtois. However, having masterminded his side’s win and also claimed the match-ball with a complete performance, the striker will have little reason to complain.