Barcelona 2-0 Sporting Lisbon: 5 Talking Points

#3 Luis Suarez can't catch a break

Suarez once again cut a frustrated figure

The most common theme in Barcelona games is that of Luis Suarez with his arms raised in frustration. The Uruguayan put in a good shift, often drifting wide, collecting passes and testing the Sporting defence, but the goal-scoring touch still eludes him.

There was one moment in the first half when he shuffled the ball past Sebastian Coates, which reminded me the Suarez of old, but what followed after that was infuriating. What should have been a routine finish turned into another few seconds that'll be added to the Luis Suarez compilation of inept finishing.

His lack of goals in the first few games sort of went under the radar as Messi was scoring goals for fun. But now that the Argentine is being used in a slightly withdrawn role to make up for the lack of creativity, ever time Suarez misses a chance, more will be the pressure on his shoulders.

Paco Alcacer hasn't done a bad job when called upon and with the El Clasico not far away, Suarez needs to ensure he gets his act together to stay in the playing XI.