The rest of the globe has been put on alert, as Barcelona embarrassed Roma 6-1 at Camp Nou.
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Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi both netted braces for the La Liga leaders, with Gerard Pique and Adriano adding to the rout, although Edin Dzeko finally netted a late consolation for the Giallorossi.
Last season’s treble winners were at their breathtaking best with the fit again Lionel Messi back in the starting lineup and helping them cut open Roma but Luis Enrique focused on their work rate. “We know we have a responsibility but we also want to have a good time”, the Argentinian said.
Meanwhile, Roma will be looking to pull off a surprise win, because if they do they will be confirmed a spot in the next round as Bayer Leverkusen failed to defeat BATE in this group’s other game which took place earlier in the day. I believe we have played better [than on Saturday]although 4-0 against Real Madrid attracts more at- tention.
Dzeko had a penalty saved by Marc Anthony ter Stegen after Thomas Vermaelen had fouled the Roma man eight minutes from the end although he did register Roma’s goal, heading home from six yards at the death.
Roma got their campaign off to a great start by holding Barca to a 1-1 draw in the Italian capital thanks to Alessandro Florenzi’s sensational strike from just over the halfway line.
Barcelona is coming into this match super confident after soundly beating its rival, Real Madrid, with 4-0, last weekend.
Four minutes later, Messi completes his double having been found by Suarez and while Szczesny blocked his first shot he bundles in the rebound.
“Leo, Neymar and I are happy for the team and happy to play for the side”.
“Surely we can improve a lot of things”.
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“We are at a very good level but there is still a long way to go before the decisive phase of each competition”. “Now we have very important games ahead of us, such as the World Club Championship (in December), I hope we can keep it up”, said the striker, whose words were reflected by coach Luis Enrique.
