Inter and Barcelona fought out a scrappy 0-0 draw in their Champions League Group F opener on Wednesday with Samuel Eto'o and Zlatan Ibrahimovic failing to manage a shot on target against their former sides.

Both teams had decent chances but lacked conviction in the final third with Barca's Ibrahimovic lashing wide on his first visit back to the San Siro since his swap deal with Eto'o.

His early miss led to a chorus of boos but the home crowd could only marvel at some of Lionel Messi's touches, although the Argentine scooped a sitter over the bar following Thierry Henry's cross-shot in the second half.

Holders Barca had a penalty appeal for handball turned down while substitute Dejan Stankovic had the best opportunity for the Italian champions when his thunderous drive flew just wide shortly after he had come on.

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