article_snippet: Although it was the Argentine who got the opening goal Barça had to suffer for the breakthrough.
article_snippet: But with a relatively inexperienced midfield trio of Sergi Roberto between, Rafinha and Rakitic, and faced with a five-man Eibar defence, the first half hour was heavy going.
article_snippet: Luis Suarez had decided not to risk Javier Mascherano who was a booking away from missing next week
article_snippet: Luis Suarez presence in a midfield already missing the injured Sergi Busquets
article_snippet: was keenly felt at times as the leaders failed to control the game.
article_snippet: There was time for 35-year-old Xavi to come and make 35-year-old Xavi 750th appearance for Barcelona as the visitors saw out the remaining minutes.