MANCHESTER (Reuters) - Manchester City suffered from deja vu as Luis Suarez's double gave Barcelona a 2-1 first leg lead in a Champions League last 16 tie at the Etihad although Lionel Messi's late penalty miss left the door ajar on Tuesday.
In a repeat of last season's round of 16 first leg at the Etihad, Barcelona were too slick for the hosts in a mesmerizing opening period with Uruguay forward Suarez firing them in front in the 16th minute and doubling the lead after half an hour.
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