Barcelona won another vital three points in La Liga courtesy of starlet Pedro Rodriguez, who netted a cool finish to ensure Barcelona conquered Sporting Gijon by a goal to nil.

Lionel Messi was at his usual scintillating level, but the only thing missing today was his finishing touch. His dribbles caused all sorts of problems to the Sporting defense all game, but Messi failed to get on the scoresheet.

The breakthrough for the visitors came on the half hour mark. Iniesta picked up the ball in the center of the pitch and delivered a splitting pass through the Sporting Gijon defense. Pedro Rodriguez, this season's new Barcelona starlet, raced onto the pass and curled a shot around the goalkeeper as the ball hit the back of the net.