Suarez 'privileged' to overtake Brazil and Barca legend Ronaldo

Barcelona striker Luis Suarez said he felt “privileged” after scoring four goals against Deportivo La Coruna to move ahead of Brazilian Ronaldo’s tally of 48 goals in a season for the club.

The Uruguayan, who moved on to 49 goals in 48 games in the campaign, inspired Barca to an 8-0 rout of Deportivo, ending a run of four games without a league win and reigniting their bid to retain the La Liga title.

“I feel privileged and proud to overtake Ronaldo for what he did for Barca and in world football, it’s a privilege to overtake a football great like him,” Suarez said on Thursday.

Suarez also provided three assists in the demolition of Deportivo, becoming the first player in the history of La Liga to be directly involved in seven goals in a game.

Ronaldo scored 48 goals in his one season at Barcelona in 1996-97, as the second top scorer in a season for the club but he is a long way from eclipsing the record set by teammate Lionel Messi, who netted 73 times in 2011-12 season.