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'Barcelona miss Suarez like Real Madrid missed Ronaldo' - Catalans made 'huge mistake' selling striker, says Forlan

Barcelona’s first season without Luis Suarez has been reminiscent of Real Madrid’s struggles after Cristiano Ronaldo left for Juventus, says Diego Forlan.

The former Atletico Madrid and Uruguay forward also believes Barca’s decision to oust Suarez had nothing to do with his on-field performances.

Barca trail Atletico by five points in the Spanish title race, while only Lionel Messi has scored more goals in La Liga this season than Suarez.

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What has been said?

On Barca’s decision to sell Suarez, Forlan told AFP: "Of course it was a huge mistake.