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Al-Ahli vs. Barcelona: Score and Reaction from 2016 Friendly Match

Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar all scored in the opening 17 minutes before being substituted after half an hour as Barcelona beat Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli 5-3 in their Doha friendly on Tuesday. Paco Alcacer and Rafinha added to the Blaugrana's early strikes in the second half.

It was an entertaining clash at the Al-Gharafa Stadium as Barca played their first game in Qatar.

Al-Ahli contributed brilliantly to the spectacle. Omar Abdulrahman scored from the penalty spot, and Muhannad Assiri netted a double to make it a genuine contest after Barca's early dominance.