BEIJING, Aug 5: Spanish giants Barcelona kicked off a three-match Asian tour on Sunday by cruising to a 3-0 win over China Super League side Beijing Guoan before an adoring crowd in the Chinese capital.

An early breakaway goal by speedy Brazilian teenager Giovanni Dos Santos gave the Catalans a 1-0 half-time lead, later extended by goals from Andres Iniesta and superstar playmaker Ronaldinho.—AFP