A dubious goal from Luis Suarez helped Barcelona begin their 2015-16 season with a victory in the International Champions Cup on Tuesday.
Suarez struck on the stroke of half-time against LA Galaxy, although he appeared to use his hand to control the ball in the build-up, while Sergi Roberto wrapped up Barcelona's 2-1 victory with a goal 10 minutes after the break.
In Barcelona's first match since their 3-1 triumph over Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final, Luis Enrique named a strong starting line-up at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California.
Galaxy's two goalkeepers - Brad Rowe in the first half and Andrew Wolverton in the second - were busy men, although the home side fought back in the latter period with Ariel Lassiter wasting two big opportunities to score his debut senior goal for LA.
Tommy Meyer eventually got on the scoresheet for the hosts in stoppage time, heading home Mika Vayrynen's corner.
Only three players - Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic - that began the Champions League final were also included in Luis Enrique's starting XI at the Rose Bowl.
Eventually, however, it was Suarez, who scored Barcelona's first goal of the 2015-16 campaign, although his penchant for controversy again came to the fore.
Roberto doubled the visitors' advantage in the 56th minute, thrashing a loose ball into the net from near the penalty spot, while Wolverton parried Rafinha's effort just after the hour-mark.
With the likes of Robbie Keane and Steven Gerrard sitting out the second half, Galaxy's young players seemed to relish the chance to play Barca, with Lassiter bursting onto Raul Mendiola's through ball in the 74th minute only to miss a one-on-one opportunity.
Barca substitute Sandro Ramirez then hit the bar before Meyer gave LA's fans something to cheer about with a powerful header at the near post.
