Lionel Messi has surpassed Iker Casillas as the Liga star with most wins in the competition as he helped Barcelona take a huge step towards the title on Saturday.
The Catalans were made to sweat for the three points by Atletico Madrid, despite the visitors losing Diego Costa early in Camp Nou due to a red card for dissent.
It was not until the 84th minutes that Barca made the breakthrough, having seen Jan Oblak frustrate the likes of Messi and Luis Suarez with a string of brilliant saves.
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Suarez converted with a stunning strike from the edge of the area that flew into the net beyond the goalkeeper's grasp to break the deadlock against the 10-man Colchoneros.