The Argentine hit a hat-trick and the Uruguayan added two more goals as Luis Enrique's men regained the lead in the Primera Division following Real Madrid's loss in Bilbao
Barcelona returned to the top of the Primera Division table at the weekend for the first time since the ninth round of matches.
Luis Enrique's side took full advantage of Real Madrid's 1-0 defeat at Athletic Club on Saturday by thrashing Rayo Vallecano 6-1 at Camp Nou on Sunday.
That result saw them move above Carlo Ancelotti's men and claim the lead by a point ahead of the teams' Clasico clash later this month.
Elsewhere, Atletico were held at home by Valencia, while there were wins for Levante, Sevilla, Elche, Granada, Real Sociedad, Villarreal and Getafe. Here, Goal looks at the standout performers from the 26th round of action.
In goal, Gorka Iraizoz stood firm for Athletic as the Basque side shut out Madrid at San Mames.
In defence, Allan Nyom was excellent for Granada at right-back as the Andalusians edged out Malaga 1-0 in a derby clash. On the left, Jordi Alba was superb for Barcelona in their 6-1 win over Rayo, while Mateo Musacchio impressed as Villarreal beat Celta Vigo 4-1 at El Madrigal and Shkodran Mustafi helped keep Atletico's attackers quiet before heading a late leveller at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday.
In midfield, Inaki Williams was a tireless runner for Athletic against Madrid, Tomas Pina made up for his red card versus Barcelona in the Copa del Rey with an all-action display for Villarreal and Vitolo struck twice for Sevilla in their 4-3 win at Deportivo La Coruna.
Further forward, Lionel Messi hit yet another hat-trick to set a new Liga record, while Luis Suarezcontinued his recent form with two more goals and Aritz Aduriz gave Athletic all three points with a wonderful header at San Mames.
In defence, Allan Nyom was excellent for Granada at right-back as the Andalusians edged out Malaga 1-0 in a derby clash. On the left, Jordi Alba was superb for Barcelona in their 6-1 win over Rayo, while Mateo Musacchio impressed as Villarreal beat Celta Vigo 4-1 at El Madrigal and Shkodran Mustafi helped keep Atletico's attackers quiet before heading a late leveller at the Vicente Calderon on Sunday.
In midfield, Inaki Williams was a tireless runner for Athletic against Madrid, Tomas Pina made up for his red card versus Barcelona in the Copa del Rey with an all-action display for Villarreal and Vitolo struck twice for Sevilla in their 4-3 win at Deportivo La Coruna.
Further forward, Lionel Messi hit yet another hat-trick to set a new Liga record, while Luis Suarezcontinued his recent form with two more goals and Aritz Aduriz gave Athletic all three points with a wonderful header at San Mames.
