كتب : Karim Farouk
New signing Thierry Henry started the match on the bench and came on to the pitch in the 61st minute to replace Argentinean prodigy Lionel Messi.
The hosts were rocked when new recruit Euzebiusz Smolarek was sent off in the 69th minute following a harsh tackle on winger Eric Abidal.
The Catalans had many chances, with France famous number 14 was in a very good position to score but the post denied his shot.
Barca lost two valuable points in the start of the season while title rivals Real Madrid and Sevilla each collecting three points against Atletico Madrid and Getafe respectively.