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Barca draw with 10-man Alaves after keeper made an embarrassing blunder

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October 31, 2020 Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Deportivo Alaves' Jota REUTERS

Barcelona goalkeeper Neto made an embarrassing gaffe as his side were held to a 1-1 draw away to Alaves on Saturday, despite playing the final half an hour with an extra man.

Barca fell behind in the 31st minute after a moment of madness from Brazilian keeper Neto, who clumsily allowed a back pass from Gerard Pique to trickle through his legs towards goal, and Luis Rioja nipped in to nudge the ball into the empty net.

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