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Barcelona started the new year with a disappointing draw against Catalan neighbour, Espanyol on Saturday.<\/p>\n

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The Blaugaruna who started the second match in second place after Real Madrid\u2019s victory against Getafe started the match slowly.<\/p>\n

Also Read:\u00a0FC Barcelona Ends 2019 As League Leader Following Impressive Victory Over Alaves<\/strong><\/p>\n

Espanyol surged into the lead from a set piece to go into the halftime break ahead. However, Luis Suarez was at alert to convert a Jordi Alba\u2019s cross to put Barca back on level terms.<\/p>\n

Suarez turned provider few minutes for Arturo Vidal to put the La Liga champions ahead, however, Espanyol equalised in the closing minutes of the match after Frenkie De Jong\u2019s red card.<\/p>\n

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