Barcelona vs FC Porto

<b>FT:</b> Not a vintage performance from Barca, but there were certainly hints of what they'll be capable of this season. Villa and Pedro were heavily involved on the flanks and the combination of Messi, Xavi and Iniesta dominated the central areas. Fabregas is off the mark with a goal and Sanchez looked very effective in his brief cameo. Porto worked hard, but the gulf in class was too big and they ultimately grew frustrated.

And there's the final whistle. Barcelona are the 2011 UEFA Super Cup winners and thoroughly deserving of it. Goals from Messi and Fabregas did the damage tonight, with Porto losing their heads late on to finish with nine men.

Iniesta almost makes it 3-0, but his drive is well saved by Helton.

So, who thinks nine-man Porto can score twice in added time here?

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15"> Oh dear, a bad night gets worse for Porto. Guarin gets a straight red for a crazy late slide into Mascherano. He'd already been booked, but that was a sending off on its own.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> Messi's deft chip finds Fabregas, who chests the ball down and volleys home from six yards. Great goal!

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/red_card.jpg" height="15">Messi breaks for Barca, only to be chopped down by Rolando. Oh dear, two yellows makes a red. Early bath.

Alves with a great chance to cross from the right, but his ball is too long for Fabregas at the far post.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Guarin into the book for a wild lunge on Fabregas.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Ladies and gentleman, Mr Cesc Fabregas has entered the building. Pedro makes way.

Penalty appeals from Porto! Abidal with a heavy touch in his own box and he's clumsy tring to win it back. It would have been a harsh call.

Alves flies into a tackle with Varela and concedes a free-kick.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Fernando replaces Kleber for Porto.

If Porto can summon an equaliser we could go into extra-time and then penalties tonight.

Sanchez cuts in from the left and tries a curler. His effort is not too far away. Good early signs from the former Udinese man.

Mix-up between Mascherano and Valdes, which almost leads to a Porto equaliser. Fortunately for Barca, Abidal is on hand to clear the danger.

Iniesta almost finds Pedro with a lovely pass through the middle, but he can't quite reach it.

Sanchez with some good touches on the left, linking up well with Iniesta.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Rodriguez is replaced by Varela for Porto.

Messi through on goal...nope, offside. Very close call, but the officials got it right.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2011/0826/lionelmessiteamcelebvporto_275x155.jpg"> <br>Barca goalscorer Lionel Messi (10) is congratulated by his team-mates

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/yellow_card.jpg" height="15"> Rolando practically rugby tackles Messi before the referee decides he can't let play go on any further.

Fabregas really is doing a thorough stretch on the sidelines.

Sanchez's first touch and he's immediately fouled on the left.

<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> Another change for Barca. Sergio Busquets replaces Adriano.