28.08.2010 20:00

Barça B start with great win (1-2)

Aida Soriano

FC Barcelona B recorded a glorious start on their return to la Segunda A as they beat former top flight giants Celta Vigo away from home thanks to goals from Jonathan Soriano and Andreu Fontàs.

Luis Enrique won promotion with the Blaugrana youngsters last term and the step up in class did not faze any of the team on Saturday evening as many of them have gained valuable experience training and playing with Pep Guardiola's outfit in pre-season.

At one end Barça scored the goals to secure all three points, at the other goalkeeper Rubén Miño stood out as he denied the hosts the chance to take something from the game on various occasions.

Man of the match

Carlos Carmona, Saúl Berjón and Abraham Minero all made their league debuts for the B team after being promoted from within and their performances only enhanced FC Barcelona's reputation for producing a string of outstanding youngsters. It was between the sticks, however, that the man-of-the-match award was won as Miño made eight saves during the game as he kept out efforts from Dimitrios Papadopoulos, David Rodríguez, Quique de Lucas and former Barça starlet Roberto Trashorras.

Nolito assists

The first goal of the game came just before the half-hour mark as Nolito sent over a cross and Soriano was able to connect to leave himself with an empty to net in which to roll the ball into. Just 15 minutes later and the visitors' doubled their advantage as Nolito was again involved as he shielded the ball before Fontàs struck it past the keeper.

Celta net

After the restart the Barça side raised their game and could well have extended their lead even further with Benja, Thiago Alcántara and Nolito all having chances. It was Celta though that netted the third goal of the game as they caught their opponents on the break as David Rodríguez scored a goal that he himself deserved with 17 minutes remaining.

Try as they might Celta were unable to find the way to another goal as the Barça B defence and Miño stayed strong to repel everything that was thrown at them.