luis Suarez scored a hat trick as Barcelona came from behind to defeat Eibar 3-1 on Sunday, joining Real Madrid atop the Spanish league standings.
Eibar surprised early at the Camp Nou with a goal by striker Borja Baston in the 10th minute, but Suarez helped the defending champions rally with goals in the 21st, 48th and 85th minutes.
Barcelona played the final minutes with 10 men after defender Javier Mascherano was sent off with a straight red card.
Eibar took the lead after a quick counterattack as Baston scored with a shot from outside the area.
Suarez equalized with a header from close range after a pass by Sandro.
The Uruguay striker added to the lead with a low shot from near the penalty spot after a nice run by Neymar, and closed the scoring with another low strike from inside the area after another set up by Neymar.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have 21 points each after nine rounds, but Madrid remained ahead on goal difference after defeating fourth-place Celta Vigo 3-1 on Saturday.
Atletico Madrid moved to third by beating Valencia 2-1 on Sunday with goals by Jackson Martinez in the 32nd and Yannick Carrasco in the 40th at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in Madrid. Paco Alcacer scored Valencia’s goal by converting a penalty kick in the 72nd.c