Barcelona threw away a three-goal lead, but beat Sevilla 5-4 after extra time to lift the UEFA Super Cup, thanks to Pedro -- a player who asked to be kept on the bench.
Messi scores 7 minutes into Barca’s season

David Ramos/Getty ImagesBarca allowed a goal 3 minutes into the season

Jordan Mansfield/Getty ImagesNeymar out with the mumps

David Ramos/Getty ImagesThe good news for Barca is that Neymar won’t miss anything that’s actually important. He should be completely healthy in time for the UEFA Champions League group stage and El Clásico.
Mumps is quite contagious, so hopefully none of Neymar’s Barca teammates are taken out.
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