The hosts Malaga went into this match in fifth place but with a game in hand as Real Betis had won earlier in the day to go three points clear in the Champions League qualifier spot. The visitors Barcelona, on the other hand, have romped to the top of La Liga in the last few months and were 11 points ahead of Atletico Madrid in 2nd place. Although Malaga played quite well and restricted Barcelona to few chances; the champions-elect were clinical and Messi, Fabregas and Thiago made no mistake to give their team a comfortable win. Diego Buonanotte pulled one back with a late free-kick which Malaga deserved as they had played well. But overall, Barcelona deserved the win.
Line-ups;
Malaga (4-5-1) – Willy Caballero, Sergio Sanchez, Martin Demichelis, Weligton, Nacho Monreal, Joaquin Sanchez (Francisco Portillo 83’), Ignacio Camacho, Isco, Jeremy Toulalan (Manuel Iturra 69’), Eliseu (Diego Buonanotte 62’), Roque Santa Cruz
Barcelona (4-3-3) – Victor Valdes,...
Line-ups;
Malaga (4-5-1) – Willy Caballero, Sergio Sanchez, Martin Demichelis, Weligton, Nacho Monreal, Joaquin Sanchez (Francisco Portillo 83’), Ignacio Camacho, Isco, Jeremy Toulalan (Manuel Iturra 69’), Eliseu (Diego Buonanotte 62’), Roque Santa Cruz
Barcelona (4-3-3) – Victor Valdes,...
- 1/14/2013
- by Adam Henderson
- Obsessed with Film
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