Body blow for Barcelona after defeat to Malaga
Barca came into Saturday’s game with 11 straight wins in all competitions, with the chance to go top of La Liga for the first time since November, and with some pundits praising a newfound single-mindedness and mental strength in the team.
But, just seven minutes in, Malaga’s Juanmi pounced on an error from home right-back Dani Alves to put his side ahead. And despite dominating possession and territory from then on, Barca never really looked likely to get back in the game.
