Luis Enrique Reacts to Luis Suarez's 'Magic' Catalan Super Cup Performance

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique has hailed Luis Suarez after his performance in the Catalan Super Cup victory over Espanyol.

The Blaugrana captured the trophy after beating their local rivals 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Suarez provided a stunning assist for Gerard Pique's opener, one that saw the Uruguayan turn his nearest defender in the box before dinking a chip to the back post for his colleague to head home.

Suarez's performance was hailed as "magic" by Mike Roberts of Barcelona's official website, while Enrique also praised the striker after his second competitive appearance since returning from his four-month ban.

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"He played very well," said Enrique, per the Blaugrana's website. "He got most of his actions right. Every minute he has played he has made a difference to the game. He shows mobility and eagerness, like the rest of the squad."

B/R UK tweeted Suarez's assist in all its glory:

Despite his quest to regain complete fitness in matches, the Uruguayan's ability to significantly impact games has already shown itself. Suarez provided an assist during the Clasico loss to Real Madrid and was once again able to stamp his influence against Espanyol.

He isn't as quick off the mark as the Liverpool striker who netted 31 goals last season just yet, but his tremendous footballing brain continues to shine through. Great players don't need to be 100 percent to impact a result—look at Cristiano Ronaldo in last year's Champions League final—as Suarez looks to have already settled into proceedings at the Camp Nou.

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Football writer Rafael Hernandez believes the outing against Espanyol was good for Suarez's return to competitive action:

While the 27-year-old has proven himself a selfless team-mate during his first two matches, he will be itching to notch his first goal in the famous shirt. Celta Vigo visit Barca in La Liga on Saturday, a match that is likely to see Suarez start alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar.

Enrique's squad then faces Ajax—Suarez's former club—in the Champions League after the date with Celta, perhaps providing the forward with greater motivation to make a difference.

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Despite being the main man, Suarez was always selfless at Liverpool and is likely to assist a greater amount of goals with Barca, where the forwards are as capable of scoring as he is. The signs are certainly positive for a player who is proving adaptable to Barcelona and everything the club entails.

Suarez is someone who can change the game in an instant. His manager knows this and has proven himself willing to offer the striker responsibility right from the off. With Messi and Neymar in rampant form, Barca supporters have the blossoming of a mouthwatering trident to enjoy.

Although Suarez will provide defining moments in bigger matches than the Catalan Super Cup, his early consistency should have the rest of La Liga on alert. Once he hits full stride, this year's Golden Shoe winner has the talent and work ethic to challenge Messi and Ronaldo as the division's best.