Barcelona forward Luis Suarez showed he’s well capable of assuming a talismanic role for his team, as he netted a hat-trick in Thursday’s showdown with Guangzhou Evergrande in the semi-final of the Club World Cup.
The Blaugrana were without both Lionel Messi and Neymar for this one, but Suarez netted goals in the 39th, 50th and 67th minute to confirm a final showdown with South American champions River Plate in Yokohama on Sunday.
The first strike was all about the anticipation of the forward, who was fastest to react and capitalise on a goalkeeping error, per Danny R.