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BARCELONA, Spain - Lionel Messi and Dani Alves scored second-half goals as Barcelona beat 10-man Manchester City 2-1 on Wednesday to reach the Champions League quarterfinals for the seventh straight season. Barcelona advanced with a 4-1 victory on aggregate over two legs in which referees decisions — and non-decisions — played a big part. City defender Joleon Lescott replaced Martin Demichelis, who was sent off in the first leg, and had just as much trouble keeping up with Messi throughout the game at the Camp Nou. But Lescott was unlucky as Cesc Fabregas pass bobbled through his legs in the 67th minute to emerge onto the run of Messi, who flicked the ball over goalkeeper Joe Hart with a sublime touch. As in its 2-0 defeat in the first leg, City finished with 10 players after Pablo Zabaleta was booked for a second time in the 78th for protesting after Gerard Pique barged into substitute Edin Dzeko inside the area without a penalty being awarded. Vincent Kompany scored a consolation goal for City in the 89th minute before Dani Alves struck in stoppage time for the Spanish champions. In the nights other match, Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the quarterfinals for the second straight season after coming from behind for a 2-1 win over Bayer Leverkusen and a 6-1 victory on aggregate. Both teams rebounded with strong performances after limping into the match on the back of domestic losses. "We had some pretty big setbacks, especially in the way we were playing — but today we got back to playing the way we know, the Barca people love." Messi said. "Even though the goal came in the second half, I dont think we were ever in danger of an upset." City managed to create good scoring chances from the boots of David Silva and Yaya Toure, but manager Manuel Pellegrini could only bury his head in his hands when Messi scored his eighth goal of the competition. While Barcelona did not look in danger of an upset, City will certainly feel aggrieved after Pique was not penalized for his sliding tackle from behind, which saw Citys furious players surround referee Stephane Lannoy and Zabaleta dismissed. "Going for a second time down to 10 men after it was a clear penalty, its not easy conditions to come and play against a strong team," Kompany said. "Over the course of two games, whenever there was 11 players (against 11) there wasnt much between the two teams." Much of Citys hope of overcoming the deficit lay in Sergio Agueros return after he missed the first leg, but the Argentina striker also seemed absent Wednesday despite starting ahead of Alvaro Negredo and Dzeko. Pellegrini watched from the stands as the Chilean served a ban for his criticism of the referees performance in the first match. Though Silva passed up a promising opportunity early on, Barcelona was sharp as Messi repeatedly ran at — and past — Lescott, who seemed to have got away with a trip on the Argentina forward inside the area in the early stages. Messi exploited Citys slow-footed defence to register his 28th goal of the season after having found the post earlier on. City crafted occasional first-half moments, but Hart kept the visitors in it with a reaction stop on Xavi Hernandez before Fernandinho cleared Neymars curler off the line. City went into the break encouraged after Samir Nasri sent Silvas midair backheel flick straight at goalkeeper Victor Valdes, who also tipped Dzekos powerful header over the bar in the 52nd. Aguero came off with an injury for Dzeko to start the second half and immediately lifted Citys attack. Kompany looked to have been in an offside position as he guided Dzekos header home to equalize, but the goal proved fruitless as Dani Alves scored late again, as he did in the opening leg. "We felt that, for this game, these were the tactics to use," said assistant coach Ruben Cousillas, who was unrepentant over Citys decision to play with a lone striker in attack. "It didnt turn out so bad." ___ Follow Paul Logothetis on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/PaulLogoAP Vegas Golden Knights Jerseys . -- Victor Bernardez tied the game with his second goal in the 95th minute and the San Jose Earthquakes drew 3-3 with Real Salt Lake on Saturday night. William Carrier Jersey . Kelli Stack and Alex Carpenter also scored for the Americans, who avoided a repeat of Finlands upset at the Four Nations Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., in November. 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And while there is more work to be done on defence, a franchise known for past failures looks like it will be worth watching this season.This year is about executing their vision.One, were trying to do less because I think its about continuity and stability, said Bezbatchenko.But then two, we know how to approach it in a little bit different way. Not to say we didnt do it the right way last year (when the team went 11-15-8) but I think to build a team, its more than just the talent on the field. Its character, how you go about doing it, setting expectations for the fans.And I think we have players now that the fans can get around.After weekend medicals, pre-season training starts Monday under the bubble at the MLS teams well-appointed training centre.Toronto has said goodbye to former face of the franchise Jermain Defoe while adding big guns in striker Jozy Altidore and attacking midfielder Sebastian Giovinco. The Italian star was originally scheduled to join in July after his season with Juventus, but there has been speculation he may be freed up sooner.U.S. midfielder Michael Bradley, in his second season in Toronto, is firmly at the TFC helm. Consulted by team brass on off-season moves, Bradley helped engineer some of them.It would be a surprise if Bradley does not take over as captain from 34-year-old centre back Steven Caldwell. The fiery Scot is a fine skipper but the franchise seems clearly to be lining up behind the 27-year-old intense American star.Who wears the captains armband is a question that should be answered sooner than later, to avoid distractions. The future of Brazilian striker Gilberto, who appears to be the odd man out in Torontos overcrowded designated player pool when Giovinco arrives, will also dominate discussion. Gilberto has been allowed to remain in Brazil while the team sorts out its roster issues.Camp will open without Altidore and Bradley, who are with the U.S. national team. They are not expected back until Feb. 9. Brazilian midfielder Jackson, meanwhile, has been given permission to arrive late due to his wife expecting.Despite Torontos desire for continuity, there will be upheaval this season with key players leaving for the July 7-26 Gold Cup. The good news is TFC has just four games in July.A lopsided home schedule, with seven straight road games to open the season due to ongoing stadium renovations at BMO Field, also complicates matters. As does the timing of Giovincos arrival.But Toronto believes it is close to sorrting out the on-field product.ddddddddddddix players have signed on with Toronto so far since last season, counting Giovinco, with eight moving on. Compare that to the post-2013 season when MLS records show 15 players coming in (five of those have since left) and 17 leaving. After the 2012 campaign, there were 26 in and 26 out as the franchise cleaned house.Toronto set records for wins (11) and points (41) last season when Defoe started his MLS career with a bang, only to fall victim to injury and homesickness.But there was still plenty of room for improvement. In 2014, Toronto ranked 12th out of 19 teams in goals per game (1.29) and 15th in goals against (1.59).The team is slated to return to Toronto on Feb. 9 before returning to the Sunshine state, this time Bradenton, on Feb. 16.The club will take part in the IMG Suncoast Pro Classic in Florida, playing in a group with the New York Red Bulls, Danish First Division team HB Koge and USL Pro side Oklahoma City Energy FC.The players fly north again March 1 in preparation for their season opener March 7 in Vancouver,Vanney has added Robin Fraser, a veteran assistant and former head coach, to his coaching staff.Former assistant Jason Bent has been tasked with overseeing Toronto II, the clubs new USL Pro team. With eight players taken in the recent MLS SuperDraft as well as its academy talent, Toronto is well on its way to stocking the new side designed to bridge the gap between the top academy side and the MLS team.Vanney envisions starting camp in Toronto with all of its draft picks and top academy players taking part in the main group. The goal is laying out the vision of how we will play so that everybody has a clear idea of what our vision of the game looks like for this year, both in attack and in defence.The whole group will travel to Florida for the first phase of warm-weather training. When the team returns to Toronto, some will be split off to work with the fledgling USL Pro side.Both teams will make the second trip to Florida with separate games for each.As much as possible we want to keep the groups close together ... so were all on the same page, Vanney said.The addition of expansion teams Orlando City SC and New York City FC and the exit of Chivas USA have changed the look of the league in 2015.Houston and Sporting Kansas City have moved to the Western Conference to make way for the new teams, leaving both conferences with 10 clubs. Six will make the playoffs in each conference, up from five last season, offering Toronto a better chance of finally qualifying for the post-season.Toronto, which has missed the playoffs in all eight of its previous seasons, enters the 2015 campaign with an all-time league record of 62-120-74.Follow @NeilMDavidson on Twitter Cheap Buffalo Sabres Gear Wholesale Calgary Flames Jerseys Cheap Adidas Colorado Avalanche Jerseys Montreal Canadiens Outlet Store Wholesale New Jersey Devils Jerseys Adidas Arizona Coyotes Jerseys Cheap Adidas Boston Bruins Jerseys Cheap Adidas Carolina Hurricanes Jerseys Chicago Blackhawks Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Columbus Blue Jackets Jerseys Dallas Stars Shop Free Shipping Cheap Adidas Detroit Red Wings Jerseys Anaheim Ducks Jerseys China Wholesale Edmonton Oilers Jerseys Florida Panthers Shop Free Shipping Wholesale Los Angeles Kings Jerseys Minnesota Wild Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Nashville Predators Jerseys Cheap Adidas New York Islanders Jerseys New York Rangers Winter Classic Jerseys Cheap Adidas Ottawa Senators Jerseys Cheap Adidas Philadelphia Flyers Jerseys Wholesale Pittsburgh Penguins Jerseys Cheap Adidas San Jose Sharks Jerseys St. Louis Blues Winter Classic Jerseys Wholesale Tampa Bay Lightning Jerseys Toronto Maple Leafs Outlet Store Vancouver Canucks Outlet Store Cheap Adidas Vegas Golden Knights Jerseys Cheap Adidas Washington Capitals Jerseys Cheap Adidas Winnipeg Jets Jerseys ' ' '