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.

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.