Pasadena, United States: Luis Suarez and Sergi Roberto scored as European Champions Barcelona launched their pre-season North American tour with a convincing 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Tuesday.


Luis Suárez (2nd R) of FC Barcelona celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Galaxy during their International Champions Cup game at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. Pic/AFP 

Uruguay international Suarez came out on top in a clash with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard -- the Galaxy's latest acquisition from Europe. His 45th-minute strike and Roberto's 56th-minute goal ensured that even without such stars as Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazilian Neymar -- let off the pre-season tour after Copa America duty -- Barcelona got the win their dominant performance deserved in front of 93,226 fans at Pasadena's Rose Bowl.