Barcelona: Barcelona warmed up for their clash with Real Madrid on Saturday in fine fashion as goals from Neymar, Lionel Messi and Sandro Ramirez handed them a 3-1 Champions League win over Ajax on yesterday.


Barcelona-s Argentinian forward Lionel Messi R is congratulated by his teammate Brazilian forward Neymar da Silva Santos Junior after scoring during the UEFA Champions League football match FC Barcelona vs Ajax Amsterdam at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona. Pic/AFP 

Neymar grabbed the opener in the Group F clash at the Camp Nou after just seven minutes when he collected Messi-s pass to curl the ball into the far corner before Messi put Barca firmly in command when he slotted home 14 minutes later. Barca coach Luis Enrique then withdrew Neymar, Messi and Andres Iniesta in the second half to keep them fresh for the weekend.