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Barca maintain winning start with Benfica win

Barcelona continued their imperious form this season as they retained top spot in Champions League Group G with a 2-0 victory away to Benfica.

Barcelona's midfielder Cesc Fabregas (L) kicks the ball past Benfica's Brazilian defender Jardel Vieira to score a goal during their UEFA Champions League group G football match Benfica vs FC Barcelona at the Luz stadium, in Lisbon. Barcelona continued their imperious form this season as they retained top spot in Champions League Group G with a 2-0 victory away to Benfica.

Alexis Sanchez struck after six minutes and Cesc Fabregas added a second following the break to leave Barca with a 100 per cent record from their opening two games while Celtic are on four points following their earlier win away to Spartak Moscow.

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