Manchester City and Barcelona have played out a goalless first half in their Champions League meeting at the Etihad Stadium this evening.

Alvaro Negredo had City's first chance of the match when he was slid through by David Silva and took the ball past Victor Valdes before chipping an effort across the face of goal.

The home side were inches away from forcing the ball over the line following a goalmouth scramble after Valdes had failed to claim a corner from Silva, but the keeper recovered well to prevent Yaya Toure scoring at the back post.

Xavi then tested his luck from long range with a powerful effort that Joe Hart had to keep hold of.

Barcelona dominated the ball for large spells but rarely put the City defence in trouble as the first 45 minutes ended level.