Barça have returned to Europe with an important win over Reus. In a high-quality roller hockey clash, Ricard Ares’ team earned their first three Champions League points to start the campaign on the right foot.

Reus had taken an early lead through Joan Salvat, but despite trailing early, Barça soon equalised thanks to a long-range effort from Sergi Aragonès.

Martí Casas restored the home side’s advantage, only for Eloi Cervera to equalise before half-time. After a close-fought first half, Barça then started to take control in the second.

Aragonès and Alabart made it 4-2, and despite a reply from Jansà, Ferran Font finished off a counterattack to secure the win. Sergi Fernández later saved a penalty to preserve the result.

Next up: Trissino at the Palau.

MATCH STATS

REUS DEPORTIU, 3
BARÇA, 5

Reus: Càndid Ballart, Joan Salvat, Marc Julià, Diego Rojas, Carles Casas, Pol Martínez, Maxi Oruste, Martí Casas, Guillem Jansà. 

Barça: Sergi Fernández, Alabart, Ferran Font, Barroso, Aragonès, Carles Grau (GK), Pablo Álvarez, Sergi Llorca, Eloi Cervera. 

Goals: 1-0, Joan Salvat (min 2). 1-1, Sergi Aragonès (min 8). 2-1, Martí Casas (min 17). 2-2, Eloi Cervera (min 24). 2-3, Aragonès (min 27). 2-4, Alabart (min 30). 3-4, Guillem Jansà (min 35). 3-5, Ferran Font (min 38).

Referees: Pedro Figueiredo, Fernando Vasconcelos. Blue card for Sergi Fernández of Barça.

Fouls: 7-9.

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