CL: Barcelona settles for draw with Roma, Valencia loses to Zenit Petersburg
<p>Alessandro Florenzi-s thunderbolt from more than 40 metres allowed Roma to draw with mighty Barcelona in their Champions League Group E opener on Wednesday, while Zenit spoiled Valencia-s return</p>

Romas Italian midfielder Alessandro Florenzi (R) celebrates next to Barcelonas Argentinian forward Lionel Messi (C) after scoring against FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League football match beetween AS Roma and FC Barcelona at yhe Rome Olympic st
Madrid: Alessandro Florenzi-s thunderbolt from more than 40 metres allowed Roma to draw with mighty Barcelona in their Champions League Group E opener on Wednesday, while Zenit spoiled Valencia-s return to the top European club competition.
Roma-s Italian midfielder Alessandro Florenzi R celebrates next to Barcelona-s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi C after scoring against FC Barcelona during the UEFA Champions League football match beetween AS Roma and FC Barcelona at yhe Rome Olympic stadium. Pic/AFP
Luis Suarez scored on a header in the 21st minute to give the reigning champions a 1-0 lead at Rome-s Stadio Olimpico.
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