Neymar suspension gives Barca’s Pedro chance to shine

Barcelona will have to do without suspended striker Neymar for Sunday’s La Liga clash with Rayo Vallecano, but the Brazilian’s absence could be an ideal opportunity for Pedro to show his value to coach Luis Enrique. The Tenerife-born youth product has struggled to realise his enormous early potential after bursting onto the scene under former coach Pep Guardiola. He famously became the first Barca player to score in all six club competitions as the Catalans hoovered up all available silverware in the 2009 calendar year.