Topics: La Liga, Espanyol, FC Barcelona, Luis Suarez, Neymar, Messi
The Uruguayan striker was key for Barcelona's 2-0 win in the Catalunyan derby against Espanyol, even if he wasn't able to put his name on the scoreboard.

Luis Suarez's contribution to Barcelona's attack is not limited to scoring goals. Today, Suarez was the key to his team's display in the Catalunyan derby, leaving Neymar all alone for the first goal of the game and assisting Messi for the Argentinian's 36th goal of the tournament. With this win, Barcelona increases their lead over Real Madrid, who have a game in hand tomorrow.

Suarez has handed 14 assists this season in all competitions. Seven were served to Lionel Messi, five more were handed to Neymar, while he dished one more for Ivan Rakitic and Jordi Alba. His maneuver in the first goal today was key to scoring the goal...even if he did not touch the ball.

Suarez had a direct influence in Messi's goal, where he constructed most of the play leading to Messi's left footed goal. The one-two he put together with Andres Iniesta is worth having another look.

Here's what fans had to say about another win for Los Blaugranas!

"What a 'screen move' by Suarez!"

Masterpiece by Messi, Alba, Suarez and Neymar for Barca's first goal.