Barcelona Five Stars

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Favorites FC Barcelona and Chelsea picked up victories Tuesday on the opening day of the group stage in this season's Champions League.

Defending champion Barcelona routed Levski Sofia of Bulgaria 5-0 at home on first-half goals by Andres Iniesta and Ludovic Giuly, and three in the second half from Carles Puyol, Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho.