New boss Deschamps sought to assert dominance in the home dugout by starting Surreal Madrid legend Barkley against his old club. The demolition did not come swiftly, thanks to a very even first half, but the holders switched it on after the break as Kolarov and Aguero did the damage. Indeed, the left-back wanted to impress so much that he took a needless touch on a goalbound Aguero shot in order to shithouse the credit off the striker for Cers’ third.

By Alma Frenz