That's that then, not a classic El Clasico but a gripping one nevertheless. Thanks for your company as ever, and join us for the next live football which is internationals on Friday night.

Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu: "The match was toe to toe. It's a big step, but the four-point league lead isn't decisive."

Gareth Bale to Manchester United? The longest-running transfer rumour I can recall. Where would he fit into that side though?

Fissuh Kelelom: Bale to Man United and De Gea to Madrid. Would be good particularly for Bale.

Spanish La Liga

Four points ahead with 10 games to go - the La Liga race is by no means done and dusted but Barca are firmly in control.

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos: "We should have wrapped things up in the first half. It's just four points and we won't give up easily."

Match of the Day

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Gareth Bale was a threat in the first half, he had one disallowed and went close from a corner but in the second half I can hardly remember him touching the ball. When you're the world's most expensive player you have to do more.

Is he going to be at the Bernabeu next season?

Elliot, Wiltshire: The combination of Messi and Suarez was the difference tonight. Suarez now becoming pivotal to Barca's chance of La Liga title.

Richard, St Albans: I want Gareth Bale to do well. I really do. But honestly he is not helping himself one bit. He is basically ambling around the pitch. When Barca attacked he waddled half heartily back. When Real attacked he jogged slowly, well out of touch with Benzema and Ronaldo. He has to at least try harder or he stands no chance of winning the fans back over.

Barcelona averaged their lowest possession this season in all competitions (52.36%). Not bad eh?

Kritt Normsaskul: Deserved win for Barcelona - completely bossed the 2nd half and could have scored more

Slowbear: Top stuff from Barca - Real had the better of the chances but Suarez had the bite when it was needed!

Aashish: Real had the best of it 10 mins either side of half time but Barca could of racked up six in the end, worthy winners

Spanish La Liga

32 Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

31 Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

That's the race to be top scorer in La Liga this season after tonight's game.

The Barca anthem rings out at the Nou Camp, Luis Suarez is the match-winner. The hosts weren't in the sort of form they managed against Manchester City in midweek but at times it was still brilliant.

Into the international break now.

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There it is. Barcelona go four points clear at the top of La Liga!

Last chance saloon. Last orders please gents...

Gary Lineker
Ex-Barcelona striker and MOTD presenter

Never mind Messi's goal scoring records. Never mind that Messi's the best dribbler ever. Messi's also the best passer the game's ever seen.

Luis Suarez almost through, Cristiano Ronaldo almost through at the other end...

Three minutes added on. Barca looking to kill the clock. Real desperate for a break of luck.

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Last two minutes of normal time. Real have a corner, cleared.

Iker Casillas again! Saving low down from Lionel Messi. Barca have been hugely superior in the second half.