Barcelona wins FIFA Club World Cup

Team members of Barcelona celebrate winning the FIFA Club World Cup final with the trophy after their match against River Plate in Yokohama, Japan, Dec 20, 2015. Barcelona won the match 3-0. [Photo/Xinhua]

YOKOHAMA, Japan - With one from Lionel Messi and two from Luis Suarez, FC Barcelona beat River Plate 3-0 to win the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday, lifting their fifth trophy in 2015.

Messi opened the scoring for Barca in the 34th minute as the Argentine's left-foot shot from the center of the box hit the bottom corner following Neymar's fine head pass.

Suarez netted a one-on-one to give the European champions a 2-0 lead in the 49th minute after Sergio Busquets offered a pinpoint pass over the top.

The 28-year-old Uruguayan headed Neymar's pass home in the 68th minute.