<text>  Barcelona manager Luis Enrique believes Lionel Messis partnership with Luis Suarez has been crucial in helping the Catalan giants climb to the top of the La Liga table. Messi and Co capitalised on Real Madrids surprise defeat at Athletic Bilbao by beating Rayo Vallecano 6-1 to move ahead of their rivals. Barcelona summer signing Suarez netted a brace while Messi scored a hat-trick to open up a one-point gap over Carlo Ancelottis side. Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick against Rayo Vallecano while Luis Suarez grabbed a brace . Messi celebrates after netting from the penalty spot to score his sides third goal of the match . Enrique lavished praise on both Messi and Suarez after the final whistle by complementing the attacking duos chemistry. He has an understanding with Messi and Luis is giving us more every time, Enrique told reporters after the match. They have chemistry, and thats good for the team. Weve earned our place in the table. We told the players there would be no easy ball, no peace. We knew it would be an awkward match. The goal is to be there top when the season ends. I always say that defeats will keep happening, which is why we must be very careful. I dont talk about the others. Every game is difficult. Knowing how to manage it will be key. Messi and Suarez ran riot against Rayo Vallecano to help their side climb above La Liga rivals Real Madrid . 