A first-half goal from Pedro Rodriguez gave Barcelona a 1-0 victory over Sporting Gijon in the Primera Liga on Saturday. The in-form winger notched the winner on the half-hour after latching onto a fine through pass from Andres Iniesta. Barcelona, who secured their fourth consecutive win, went eight points clear on top of the league table. Their arch-rivals Real Madrid can narrow the gap to five points if they beat Deportivo La Coruna later in the day.