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This time, Barcelona survived an early scare in Spain's domestic cup after Division 2B side Cartagena took the lead when Fernando found the back of the net.
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He doubled his tally after the break with Cesc Fabregas and Cameroon teenager Jean Marie Dongou wrapping up a 4-1 victory. It was Dongou's first senior goal for the club.
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Juventus stretched their lead at the top of Serie A in the Italian league's only match Friday.
The defending champions remain unbeaten in the domestic series this season after ticking off a 2-0 away win in Bologna.
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Bologna came close to an equaliser in the first half when Alessandro Diamanti had his shot from outside the box blocked by Gianluigi Buffon.
The Italian keeper can feel pleased with his safe hands as Juventus have not conceded a goal in Serie A for seven matches.
Juve had to wait until the dying minutes of the match to double their score which came when Giorgio Chiellini headed in Carlos Tevez's corner.
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Antonio Conte's side may be six points clear at the top of Serie A but they still need a point against the Turkish champions to reach the last 16 of the elite European competition.
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In France, Marseille were leap-frogged by Nantes as the home side nicked a 1-0 victory thanks to a solo strike from American midfielder Alejandro Bedoya.
The win saw Nantes move up to fourth in the Ligue 1 table while Marseille dropped back to fifth.