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Inaki Pena gives his verdict on Rayo’s goal after replacing Ter Stegen for Barcelona

Inkai Pena made his first start of the season for Barcelona against Rayo but couldn’t keep a clean sheet as the visitors were held to a 1-1 draw.

The youngster came in for the injured Marc-Andre ter Stegen but was beaten by Unai Lopez for the opening goal five minutes before half-time.

Xavi complained about the goal after the match, insisting it should have been ruled out for offside, but Pena didn’t really want to get drawn into a debate about the strike.

“We knew that they, with crosses and high pressure, make it difficult for the opposition.