Barcelona back in control as Inter taught a lesson

HOLDERS Barcelona moved two points clear at the top of their Champions League group last night after producing a classy display to defeat erstwhile leaders Inter Milan at the Nou Camp.

Barca could have found themselves out of the competition if results had gone against them, but Pep Guardiola’s side are now within touching distance of a place in the last 16 after brushing aside Inter thanks to early goals from Gerard Pique and Pedro Rodriguez.

The result leaves Barca on eight points after five games, two clear of Inter and Rubin Kazan and three above Dynamo Kiev – who played out a goalless draw with Rubin earlier. Barca travel to Kiev in their final match next month.