CHAMPIONS LEAGUE/BARCELONA – PORTO (2-1)
Trailing on the half-hour mark after former nemesis Pepe had opened the scoring for Porto, Barcelona turned the tie around to win 2-1 and take a fine option on top spot in Group H.
All they need is a point against Antwerp on the final matchday to qualify for the last 16.
Full card for Barça who wins against Porto and thus qualifies for the last 16. Dominated at the start of the match, Xavi’s men conceded Pepê’s opener (30′).
The reaction was immediate, as Joao Cancelo equalized two minutes later with a powerful curl (32′). The Catalans then mastered the second half thanks to their duo Cancelo – Félix.
The two alumni of Benfica Lisbon allowed their team to pass ahead on a combination full of class (57th). Porto will have to go for his qualification against Shakhtar on December 13 during the last day.
