Barcelona overcomes slow start for 3-0 win over Recreativo in Spanish league

FC Barcelona overcame a sluggish start to beat Recreativo Huelva 3-0 in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Gabriel Milito put Barcelona ahead with a strong header in the 64th minute, and substitute Bojan Krkic doubled the lead two minutes later. Lionel Messi added the third from the penalty spot in the 81st.

Barcelona was missing star playmaker Ronaldinho, who was scratched from the lineup because of fatigue.

Barcelona now has 27 points, one behind leader Real Madrid which played Murcia later Saturday.

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