• Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic celebrates his winning goal in the 2-1 win over Napoli in Miami. Reuters
    Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic celebrates his winning goal in the 2-1 win over Napoli in Miami. Reuters
  • Luis Suarez, centre, was in relaxed spirits. AP Photo
    Luis Suarez, centre, was in relaxed spirits. AP Photo
  • Barcelona fans were in good spirits in Miami. AFP
    Barcelona fans were in good spirits in Miami. AFP
  • Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde speaks to a frustrated Antoine Griezmann, back to camera. EPA
    Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde speaks to a frustrated Antoine Griezmann, back to camera. EPA
  • Barcelona's players celebrate their success. AFP
    Barcelona's players celebrate their success. AFP
  • The Barcelona side that lined up against Napoli. EPA
    The Barcelona side that lined up against Napoli. EPA
  • Sergio Busquets, who scored Barcelona's opener, slides in for a ball. EPA
    Sergio Busquets, who scored Barcelona's opener, slides in for a ball. EPA
  • Barcelona's goalkeeper Neto catches the ball as his teammates watch on. EPA
    Barcelona's goalkeeper Neto catches the ball as his teammates watch on. EPA
  • Barcelona fans celebrate in Miami. AFP
    Barcelona fans celebrate in Miami. AFP
  • It was a frustrating night for Napoli and Lorenzo Insigne. AFP
    It was a frustrating night for Napoli and Lorenzo Insigne. AFP
  • Griezmann tries to get past a Napoli defender. EPA
    Griezmann tries to get past a Napoli defender. EPA
  • Barcelona fans enjoyed the chance to see their team in action. AP Photo
    Barcelona fans enjoyed the chance to see their team in action. AP Photo

Barcelona beat Napoli in Miami thanks to Ivan Rakitic's late strike - in pictures


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Barcelona maintained their winning form in pre-season, despite no Lionel Messi, as they triumphed 2-1 over Napoli in Miami on Wednesday night.

Sergio Busquets had struck seven minutes before half time at the Hard Rock Stadium to put Ernesto Valverde's team ahead.

But an own goal from Samuel Umtiti four minutes later had left the sides back all square.

However, Barcelona, who had left it late to beat Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday at Camp Nou, did it again in the United States as Ivan Rakitic netted the deciding goal 11 minutes from time.

Barcelona had fielded a strong side with both Luis Suarez, who scored the winner against Arsenal, and Antoine Griezmann starting.

There was no Messi of course. The Argentine striker had hurt a calf muscle in training on Monday and the side's captain now faces a race against time to be fit for the club's opening game of their La Liga title defence against Athletic Bilbao on August 16.

Before then Barcelona play Napoli again, this time in Michigan, on Saturday evening as they conclude their brief United States tour.