Luis Suarez scores hat-trick in 19 minutes to beat Botafogo
Luis Suarez scored a remarkable hat-trick in just 19 minutes to help Gremio come from behind and beat Brazilian Serie A leaders Botafogo 4-3 on Thursday.
Suarez opened the scoring in the 50th minute, before adding two more goals in quick succession to put Gremio 3-1 up. Botafogo pulled two goals back, but Suarez completed his hat-trick in the 69th minute to seal the victory for his side.
The Uruguayan striker has been in sensational form for Gremio this season, scoring 23 goals and providing 18 assists in 48 appearances.
Gremio are now second in the Serie A table, but Botafogo have a game in hand.
Diego Costa's Botafogo bottle lead
Botafogo's defeat to Gremio is a major blow to their title hopes. The club have bottled a massive lead in the league, winning just 8 points from their last 11 matches.
Botafogo are still top of the table, but Gremio and Palmeiras are now just 1 point behind.
Suarez to sign for Inter Miami in January
Luis Suarez is expected to sign for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami in January.
The 36-year-old striker has been linked with a move to the United States for some time, and it is now believed that a deal is close to being finalized.
Suarez would be a major signing for Inter Miami, who are looking to build a squad that can challenge for the MLS title.
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