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Luis Suarez hits stunner as Barcelona rout Sporting Gijon

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Luis Suarez scored a stunning volley against Sporting Gijon to extend Barcelona's advantage to 3-1

Luis Suarez scored a stunning volley as Barcelona thrashed Sporting Gijon to return to the summit of La Liga.

The Uruguay international ruthlessly punished a poor defensive clearance from Jean-Sylvain Babin in the 27th minute of Wednesday's clash at the Camp Nou.

The Sporting centre-back diverted a cross into the area up in the air rather than away from goal, handing Suarez an opportunity to get a shot on target.

The Barca hitman didn't disappoint, moving his feet superbly before unleashing a devastating volley that flashed past helpless Sporting goalkeeper Ivan Cuellar.

Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring Barca's third goal

That strike, five minutes after Sporting had cut Barca's two-goal lead in half through Carlos Castro, laid the foundations for a scintillating second-half display from the Catalans.

Paco Alcacer, Neymar and Ivan Rakitic extended Barca's lead in the second half as they moved two points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the Primera Division with a 6-1 victory.

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