• A disappointing start for Xavi and his Barcelona team after playing out a 0-0 draw against a resilient Rayo Vallecano in their La Liga season opener.
  • Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski, in the 13th minute, and Franck Kessie, in the 88th minute, had goals ruled out because of offside.
  • A horrible start for Barcelona captain Sergio Busquets after being shown red (two yellows) in the very first match of the season.