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Ecuador Wrap: Blanco inspires Barcelona

Barcelona were humbled 4-1 at home to rivals Independiente del Valle last time out - ending a seven-game winning streak in the second phase of competition.

But Barcelona dished out a rout of their own as veteran striker Blanco took home the match ball on Sunday.

The 31-year-old doubled Barcelona's lead five minutes into the second half after firing the ball into the top corner of the net from outside the area.

Tito Valencia reduced the deficit with 18 minutes remaining but Ely Esterilla restored Barcelona's two-goal buffer just seconds later after his free-kick somehow ended up in the net.

Mario Rizotto scored twice to help preserve Independiente's unbeaten start to the season.