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Nàstic 1-1 Barcelona: Alcacer on target but more injury misery for Vermaelen

Barcelona continued their pre-season preparations with a 1-1 draw against Nastic at the Nou Estadi in Tarragona, a practice match as the club began life without Neymar.

Ernesto Valverde was without senior figures Gerard Piqué, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Ivan Rakitic for the game and so opted for a blend of youth and experience.

New signing Nelson Semedo again started in defence with Sergi Samper, Carles Alena, Javier Mascherano and Paco Alcacer also in the starting XI.

However, the visitors got off to a slow start, Manu Barreiro putting Nastic 1-0 up after 11 minutes.