Ronaldinho inspirational as Barca fire warning shot to Blues

SPANISH champions Barcelona sent out a warning shot to Champions League opponents Chelsea last night as they opened up a three-point lead at the top of the Spanish Primera Liga after their nearest rivals all faltered.

Mon, 16 Oct, 2006 - 01:00

Barca beat last season’s UEFA Cup winners Sevilla 3-1, helped by first-half goals from Ronaldinho, while second-placed Valencia went down 3-2 at Celta Vigo.

Argentine winger Lionel Messi scored Barcelona’s third goal 10 minutes from the whistle to seal victory.

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