It was left to Barcelona captain Xavi to finish the Ukraine team off, the Spaniard slotting in from close range after more fine work down the right from Alves as the Camp Nou faithful celebrated another resounding victory.

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Villa pounced instantly with Ashley Young calmly slotting a fine short pass towards the gap which Young cleverly sprinted in to and his finish, curling the ball high past goalkeeper Tim Howard from 16 yards out with his weaker left foot, was unerring.

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