Barcelona ease past Shakhtar as Haristeas sinks Valencia

BARCELONA continued their perfect start on their return to the Champions League by easing to a 3-0 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in a Group F match last night.

Barcelona ease past Shakhtar as Haristeas sinks Valencia

Portugal midfielder Deco put the Catalans ahead on 15 minutes at the Nou Camp when he drilled in after Ronaldinho had slipped a neat pass into his path.

Barca, who beat Celtic 3-1 away in their opening game, took complete control as they stroked the ball around the midfield and probed for gaps in the well-organised Shakhtar defence.

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