The starting minutes of the game was intense, but it came down to the fantastic free-kick from Lionel Messi in the 18th minute. All Real Betis fans could do was stand and applaud the brilliant effort.
Uruguay forward Suarez had missed several clear chances to score but he finally got his reward for a lively performance with a goal in the 63rd minute, dancing past four Betis players on a dazzling run which began in his own half.
Suarez is likely to be fit for their trip to Old Trafford on April 10 before the second leg at the Nou Camp six days later.
"I can not remember anything like this before and I'm very grateful for the fans' reaction".
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The Catalan club are edging closer to the La Liga title with a 10-point advantage over second-placed Atletico - but they're determined to also land the Champions League whilst a spot in the Copa del Rey final means hopes of a treble are still alive. His shot grazed the underside of the bar before going in, triggering the outburst of praise from Betis fans.
After the game, the Argentine acknowledged the support of his opponent team's fans, adding that he did not remember seeing it before. The ball went over the outstretched arms of goalkeeper Pau Lopez before it deflected off the crossbar and crashed into the net.
Messi, who also hit the post just before the final whistle, leads the Spanish league with 29 goals and has scored 39 goals in 38 appearances in all competitions this season.
Valladolid scored twice in stoppage time to pull off a spectacular 2-1 comeback at Eibar, and Villarreal got two goals from Toko Ekambi to beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1.
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