Manchester City vs Barcelona: Raheem Sterling rages after being booked for diving in the penalty box against Barca

RAHEEM STERLING was booked for diving in the Barcelona penalty area - but replays showed it was a stonewall spot-kick.

The England international drove into the Barca box after a clear breakaway from Sergio Aguero.

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The Argentinian then squared the ball to the winger and as he pushed the ball past Samuel Umtiti, the Barcelona defender appeared to stand on his foot.

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And City's woes were made even worse as they had a chance just minutes later - before a slick Barcelona counter attack saw Lionel Messi left in acres of space through the middle.

The four-time Ballon d'Or winner couldn't miss as he drifted into the box and scored the opener.