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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang 's first start for Barcelona served as a cold reminder to Xavi Hernandez that his gut feeling on the former Arsenal striker could be spot on.

After two substitute appearances, the 32-year-old was handed his full Barca debut on Thursday, as the famous club returned to Europe's second-rate competition for the first time since 2004 - back when Xavi was still playing.

Napoli were their opponents in the Europa League round-of-32, with the Blaugrana welcoming them to the Camp Nou for a 1-1 draw; truly a game of two halves.

Aubameyang last started a match of club football in early December, having been stripped of the captaincy by Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta which prompted him to swiftly leave north London after four up-and-down years.

It started well for the new No.25, as his smart pressing of the vistors' back line led to an early chance for Pedri which the youngster fired over the crossbar.

And seconds before the Serie A side took the lead, Aubameyang played in fellow January arrival Ferran Torres for a golden opportunity - again squandered.

The Italians broke the deadlock midway through the first half, with ex-Barcelona target Piotr