Barcelona draws blank against city rival Espanyol

    Updated 2105 GMT (0505 HKT) January 2, 2016

    Espanyol held city rival Barcelona to a 0-0 draw in Saturday's La Liga matchup between the pair.
    Photos: La Liga: Barcelona held by city rival Espanyol
    Espanyol held city rival Barcelona to a 0-0 draw in Saturday's La Liga matchup between the pair.
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    Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) controls the ball past RCD Espanyol's Paraguayan midfielder Hernan Perez in what was a closely fought game.
    Photos: La Liga: Barcelona held by city rival Espanyol
    Barcelona's Brazilian forward Neymar (R) controls the ball past RCD Espanyol's Paraguayan midfielder Hernan Perez in what was a closely fought game.
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    Lionel Messi struck the crossbar with a free kick for Barcelona just before halftime.
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    Lionel Messi struck the crossbar with a free kick for Barcelona just before halftime.
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    The Argentine forward suffered a frustrating afternoon against a determined opponent.
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    The Argentine forward suffered a frustrating afternoon against a determined opponent.
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    Barcelona's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic (L) vies for possession with Espanyol's Spanish defender Alvaro Gonzalez.
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    Barcelona's Croatian midfielder Ivan Rakitic (L) vies for possession with Espanyol's Spanish defender Alvaro Gonzalez.
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    Neymar was another of Barca's stars that struggled to get behind a determined Espanyol rearguard.
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    Neymar was another of Barca's stars that struggled to get behind a determined Espanyol rearguard.
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