Real Madrid 3-1 Barcelona: Ronaldo impress again, Suarez - no shot in 69 mins

uis Suarez's Barcelona debut ended in defeat as Real Madrid came from behind to take all three points at the Santiago Bernabeu.

The Uruguay star enjoyed a dream start to life in a Barca shirt as he laid on Neymar's fourth-minute opener, but Madrid looked to hit back immediately as Karim Benzema missed two good chances soon after.

Lionel Messi's customary composure in front of goal then deserted him before his great rival Cristiano Ronaldo levelled from the penalty spot before half-time.

That was the first league goal conceded by Barcelona this season but Pepe headed Carlo Ancelotti's team ahead and there was a party atmosphere at the Santiago Bernabeu when Benzema converted a brilliant 61st-minute counter-attack.

Real close to within a point of their historic foes at La Liga's summit, while Sevilla can go level with Barca if they beat Villarreal on Sunday.

The pre-match announcement of Suarez's inclusion from the start - one of five Barcelona changes - set pulses racing and the Uruguayan did not disappoint in making an instant impact.

His floated pass to the left flank picked out Neymar, who cut inside past Dani Carvajal and Pepe to find the bottom right corner.

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