Barcelona edge out Shakhtar Donetsk to cement 1st place in Group H

Barcelona came out on top in their Champions League group stage clash against Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 to maintain perfect start on Wednesday night.

Ferran Torres proved to be the hero for the home side as he bagged a goal an assist.

Torres opened the scoring in the 28th minute as he collected a rebound from Fermin Lopez effort, which hit the post.

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Only 8 minutes later the duo were at it again as this time Torres set up Lopez for a 2-0 lead and a comfortable advantage for Barca.

The visitors reduced the deficit in the second half through Heorhii Sudakov and looked like they might stage a comeback, but the 5-time winners eventually were able to hold on.

Victory means that Xavi’s men now have 9 points out of possible 9 in Group H and are sitting comfortably at the top. Huge task lies ahead of the Catalans as they face bitter rivals Real Madrid in crunch El Clasico on Saturday.