Seyit Ahmet Aytaç
28 October 2018•Update: 28 October 2018
By Hasan Esen
MADRID
Spain’s champions Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 5-1 in a humiliating El Classico on Sunday.
Barca’s Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez stepped up in the absence of Lionel Messi to score a hat-trick at the La Liga game in Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium.
Barcelona controlled the first period with ease, building a two-goal lead over Real Madrid. Brazilian midfielder Marcelo scored for Real Madrid at the start of the second period briefly raising hopes of a comeback before a Suarez double and Arturo Vidal header sealed the game.
Barcelona now leads the leauge with seven points.
Messi missed the game due to a major arm injury.
