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Beijing Guoan 0-3 Barcelona



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Posted Monday, August 09, 2010 by Goal.com

Blaugrana continue unbeaten pre-season run

Beijing Guoan 0-3 Barcelona

Barcelona's unbeaten run in their pre-season campaign continued today, as the reigning Spanish champions romped their way to a 3-0 win over Chinese Super League champions Beijing Guoan. The clash took place in the Beijing's National Stadium, the venue for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

18-year-old Sergi Roberto opened the scoring for the Blaugrana in the 10th minute, followed by a Nolito header just two minutes later – a truly impressive opening from the young reserves.

The world's most coveted right-winger Lionel Messi impressed throughout, first striking the bar just before the half-hour mark then smacking the upright with a free-kick just before the break.

Shots from Beijing's Walter Martinez and Ryan Griffiths looked like there might be some hope for the hosts, but Jose Manuel Pinto's fantastic saves were enough to keep the Asian side locked out for the duration.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, whose future at Barca is precarious to say the least if transfer speculation is to be believed, came on as a late substitute, scoring in the 89th minute to put a bow on the pre-season affair.

The Liga champions were without Andres Iniesta, Xavi, David Villa and Carles Puyol as the World Cup winners continue to enjoy a well deserved rest.



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