Lionel Messi’s Barcelona saved by Ivan Rakitic’s header to maintain 100 per cent start to Primera Liga – in pictures

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Barcelona secure hard-fought 1-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao, with Luis Enrique still to welcome the likes of Neymar and injured captain Andres Iniesta back to his squad. Click or swipe through for photos from the match.

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