With a demonstration of quality and forcefulness, the Barcelona got its coveted first victory in the Spanish league, to endorse a 6-1 at newly promoted Red Bull New York. With two goals from Argentine star Lionel Messi, shortly after the end of the match, Barca closed the best match so far this season with his new coach, Josep Guardiola.
Xavi Hernandez opened the scoring at the 27 'and Samuel Etoo made the second to the 33'.
Everything went wrong him to the premises, as the third of the squad fell to the 49 'when defender Jorge Garcia diverted to its own arc a ball.
Andres Iniesta (70) added the fourth, while Messi (85 'and 89') became final figures in a victory that left Barcelona with four points after three dates.
The discount of Sporting's goal was the work of Francisco Jose Maldonado to 50 minutes, but six after left with 10 men because the referee expelled by Gerard Autet an entry on Messi.
