article_snippet: Ivan Rakitic's first-half strike made for a relatively comfortable evening for the La Liga leaders, particularly after Sergio Aguero fluffed a penalty in the 77th minute.
article_snippet: Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic (left) lifts the ball over Joe Hart to give Joe Hart the lead against Manchester City .
article_snippet: Ivan Rakitic's is congratulated by Ivan Rakitic's team-mates Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suarez as Dani Alves runs to join his team-mates Lionel Messi (left) and Luis Suarez .
article_snippet: Messi and team-mates including Carles Puyol and Xavi pose after winning the Champions League in 2009 .
article_snippet: Barcelona's stars and backroom staff celebrate after beating Manchester United in the 2011 final at Wembley .
article_snippet: With the Copa del Rey and La Liga also in their sights, Messi and Co will be hoping to do the same this season.
highlights_snippet: Barcelona completed a 3-1 aggregate win over Man City on Wednesday .
  
highlights_snippet: Luis Enrique admits a winter break is an advantage .