Ronaldinho shines as Barcelona downs Bilbao

Barcelona, Spain (Sports Network) - Ronaldinho scored two first-half goals to lead Barcelona to a 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Camp Nou on Sunday.
Nestor Susaeta pulled a goal back for Bilbao in the second half but Yaya Toure got it right back for Barca one minute later to give the Catalan side its first win of the campaign.
After being help scoreless by Racing in its opening game, Barcelona came out attacking in the first half and put on a great display.
Ronaldinho was given a chance at a free kick from 25 yards out just eight minutes in, and the Brazilian sent a trademark shot into the upper corner of the net for a 1-0 Barca lead. He bent the ball around the wall and kissed it off the far post before it settled into the back of the net for a 1-0 Barca lead.
Another free kick from just outside the box nearly made it a two-goal game as Ronaldinho sent a dipping shot just over the net.
The home side continued to press its advantage and a nice 1-2 between Ronaldinho and Thierry Henry led to a penalty kick for Barca...Full Story