Good afternoon, and welcome to our LIVE coverage of Espanyol v Barcelona.

FULL-TIME. Well, that was a very odd game, promising so much and delivering so little. Neymar, Messi and Suarez all looked intermittently dangerous, but Espanyol defended excellently and in numbers.

Where's Bravo off to? Back in your hutch, sir. He's come dashing out and then rethinks it.

Booking for Neymar, who's starting to get riled.

Alvaro is on the floor in the box after chasing Suarez. The striker's clipped his ankle.

Caicedo is looming in the box now, and this time it's Barca's turn to defence in numbers.

More beautiful industry from Neymar but Espanyol are blocking all these crosses with ease.

Abraham is on for Jordan.

Another decent chance for Barcelona - from Neymar, rather spectaclar effort, and Pau Lopez saves well.

Rakitic has had a good game. He's replaced by Sergi Roberto, who looks a bit like Josh Groban.

Messi sees Busquets making a run at the far post and blasts a ball high across in his general direction.