Failing to win their fourth consecutive La Liga game, Barcelona were held back by Alaves in a 1-1 draw at Mendizorroza on Saturday. Luis Rioja's opening goal was cancelled by Antoine Griezmann who scored his first goal of the season as he levelled the game for Ronald Koeman's men in the second half. With the draw, La Liga favourites finished on the 12th spot in the standings, making it their worst start in La Liga campaign since 2002-03.