Barcelona needed a second-half
equaliser from Neymar to salvage a draw from their Champions League
quarter-final first leg with Atletico Madrid at the Nou Camp.
The visitors took the lead when substitute Diego, who replaced the injured Diego Costa, scored a stunning goal from long range early in the second period.
But the Brazilian Neymar slotted home a through ball from Andres Iniesta to ensure the all-Spanish tie was level heading back to the Vicente Calderon next week.
The visitors took the lead when substitute Diego, who replaced the injured Diego Costa, scored a stunning goal from long range early in the second period.
But the Brazilian Neymar slotted home a through ball from Andres Iniesta to ensure the all-Spanish tie was level heading back to the Vicente Calderon next week.
Saviour: Brazilian forward Neymar rescued a draw for Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League tie
Beauty: Diego's stunning strike from long range gave Atletico the lead early in the second half
Away goal: Atletico players celebrate Diego's venomous strike from distance at the Nou Camp
Blow: Diego Costa limped off during the first half of Atletico's Champions League tie with Barcelona
Helping hand: Costa, who was a doubt before the game, suffered a pulled hamstring
Coming off: Costa is replaced by Diego midway through the first half at the Nou Camp
Early night: Gerard Pique was forced off injured just over 10 minutes into the first leg
Impact: Pique landed heavily after an aerial battle with Costa and suffered a pelvic contusion
Substitution: The former Manchester United defender is replaced by Marc Bartra
Rising high: Argentine forward Lionel Messi attempts a header at goal
Unhappy: Sergio Busquets exchanges words with referee Felix Brych.
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