体坛英语新闻：Deadly duo on fire as Barca sign off ready for the Clasico

MADRID, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- FC Barcelona's deadly duo of Neymar and Luis Suarez were on song again to ensure their side go into the international break on a high before returning for the Clasico away to Real Madrid on November 21st.

Neymar and Suarez has now scored Barca's 17 last goals and with Leo Messi still a doubt for the big game in Madrid in two weeks, their partnership is vital for Barca as they made amply clear in Sundays 3-0 win over a sprightly Villarreal.?

With Javier Mascherano suspended and Messi, Ivan Rakitic and Rafinho injured, Luis Enrique fielded perhaps his strongest side with Jeremy Mathieu partnering Gerard Pique in central defense while Munir partnered Neymar and Suarez in attack.

Villarreal travelled to the Camp Nou in fifth place and showed right from the start they are a team that likes to play football with the ball on the floor, which contributed to an entertaining first half in which Villarreal midfielder Denis Suarez, who is on loan from the Camp Nou, showed why Barca could be interested in getting him back.

Barca's best chances came from Mathieu, who was set up by Pique on a counter-attack and found himself surprisingly one on one with Villarreal keeper Alphonse Areola only for the keeper to make a good save.

Munir was close to getting onto a cross from Andres Iniesta as Barca moved the ball around the Villarreal penalty area, while Suarez saw a snapshot fly wide for a goalkick.

However, the Catalan's were grateful for goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who produced a great save to deny Villarreal's Samu Castellejo in the last minute of the half.

Areola was quickly into action at the start of the second period as he parried Alves far-post volley wide for a corner, while Suarez headed another set-piece over when well-placed.

Neymar finally opened the scoring on the hour after Busquets robbed possession and then set him up with through ball and Iniesta should have doubled their lead minutes after only for Areola to produce another fine stop.

Suarez scored Barca's second from the penalty spot with 20 minutes remaining after Jaume Costa had bowled Munir over with a rash challenge. Suarez stepped up and calmly sent Areola the wrong way.

There was more to come as Suarez and Neymar to combine for the Brazilian to spin his man before netting Barca's 3rd of the game with a spectacular volley.?