Despite the fact that Bsrcelona qualified for the last sixteen of the Champions League, their 11-match winning streak was ended after 1-1 draw against Basel who finally earned the first three points.

As things doesn't seem complicated for the Catalan in their group, some key players were rested by Guardiola for next games. Henry started in front supported from both sides by Bojan and Hleb. The midfield was made up by Sanchez Iniesta and Busquets. Poyol and Sylvinho as right and left backs, while Marquez and Pique played last defenders.

Basel came up with 4-5-1 formation, obviously defensive tactic. They depended on closing their own area as many times they were forced to stay with six players inside their own box area. Barcelona dominated the whole pitch but failed to open the score.

The fifth minute saw the first opportunity of the match. Basel lost the ball deep in their own half, Iniesta forward the ball for Henry, but the french fired wide of the far post. At the 20th minutes, Iniesta looked for his luck from distance, but his effort wasn't powerful to trouble the goalkeeper.

Bojan tried as well from outside the area, and Marquez from a free kick, but both players failed to direct the ball to the target. Basel seemed very organized on their own half, while Barca kept possession that didn't help to break through Basel defense line.

The second half saw Messi and Xavi entering the pitch after replacing each of Bojan and Sanchez. The arrival of Messi was remarkable when he managed from his first run, after playing one two with Henry, to open the score for the home side after 61 minutes. It was a moment for the Argentinian international to show again what he is capable of.

Iniesta seemed to have trouble with his right leg muscle, he was forced to leave the pitch allowing Eto'o to come in. Barce continued their pressure and they had one clear chance to increase the score line, but Pique's header was denied by the right post.

As things appeared settled for the Catalan, Basel and after few moments after Pique's header, the substitute Derdiyok receives well cross from the right wing and beats Valdes with a powerful strike at the 82nd minutes. Barca went forward willing to grab a late goal, but the unexpected result remained unchanged until the final whistle.

A draw that doesn't change much as they cleared their way to the next stage, this will keep them unconcerned for the moment about the champions league and focusing more in La Liga when they meet Valladolid next Saturday.