Barca held by nine-man Malaga

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Barcelona dropped crucial points in the race for the La Liga title on Saturday after being held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by nine-man Malaga at the Nou Camp. 

Luis Enrique’s side dominated the match but were unable to break through Malaga’s stubborn defence without Lionel Messi, who was suffering from an illness, and the suspended Luis Suarez.

The visitors ended the game with nine men after Diego Llorente and Juan Carlos both saw red in the closing stages.

Barcelona missed the chance to go top of La Liga and could now fall four points behind rivals Real Madrid – if Zinedine Zidane’s side beat Atletico Madrid on Saturday night. 

Barcelona started the match well and had the ball in the net as early as the third minute, when Paco Alcacer – in for the suspended Suarez – saw his first-time finish ruled out for …

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