Barcelona got off to a perfect start with a 5-0 win in their attempt the become the first side to successfully defend the Champions League crown.

Frank Rijkaard's team, favourites for this season's title, swept aside a Levski Sofia team who were taking part in the club's first venture into Europe's premier competition.

First-half goals from Andres Iniesta and Ludovic Giuly gave the Catalans a half-time lead, before Carles Puyol, Samuel Eto'o and Ronaldinho added to the tally after the break.