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WATCH: Luis Suarez's hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Real Betis

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Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick as Barcelona beat Real Betis 6-2 in their opening La Liga game of the season.

Luis Suarez scored a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona kicked of their La Liga title defence in style with a 6-2 win over Real Betis.

The striker was back to his scoring best in front of a packed Nou Camp on Saturday afternoon and netted his fourth treble of goals in his last eight appearances for the club. 

Arda Turan gave the Catalans an early lead against Gus Poyet's side before Ruben Castro fired Betis level with a thunderous free-kick.

But from then on, it was Suarez and Lionel Messi - who netted a brace - running the show and put the game well beyond the reach of the visitors. 

The Argentine was the first to strike in the 37th minute and was quickly followed by his team-mate as they alternated the goals, before Castro scored his second of the game six minutes from time to give Betis another consolation goal.

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