Luis Suarez hit a brace as Barcelona won 2-1 at Manchester City in the first-leg of their Champions League clash. After being swept aside by a masterful Barca display in the first half, City at least gave themselves hope for the second leg of the last-16 tie as Sergio Aguero produced a brilliant reply.
City were left hanging on in the latter stages, however, after Gael Clichy was sent off for a second bookable offence and it needed an injury-time penalty save from Joe Hart to prevent further damage.
"I think we had a great first half and should have scored more goals," said Suarez. "They came out stronger in the second half and got it back to 2-1. City are a great team with a lot of qualities and we knew it would be difficult. But we can go away feeling that we have played a good game.
On his brace, the Uruguayan added: "They were important goals that will help the team to get through this tie, so I'm happy. I think we can go on to win the second leg. We are aware that we are Barça and we have to show how strong we are at the Camp Nou."
