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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Colin Millar

Barcelona held by Espanyol in blow to Champions League hopes as Gerard Pique sent off

Barcelona rescued a dramatic draw at Espanyol in a fiery Catalan derby thanks to a last-minute equaliser from Luuk de Jong.

The Dutchman headed in a leveller in the sixth minute of stoppage time to salvage a draw for Barca in a game that will represent two points dropped in their pursuit of a Champions League place.

It was a drama-filled encounter that saw both sides reduced to 10 men in the closing stages with veteran Barca defender Gerard Pique sent off alongside opponent Nico Ribaudo.

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