Second spot side Barcelona will face Malaga in the 24th gameweek of La Liga tomorrow at Camp Nou.
Kick-off: 15:00 GMT
Date: Saturday, 21-February-2015
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
Possible Line-ups:
Team News:
- Douglas and Thomas Vermaelen are the only players who will miss this game.
- Star playmaker Andres Iniesta has returned and is expected to start in the midfield.
- Dani Alves is doubtful for this game but is likely to return.
- Jeremy Mathieu will start ahead of former Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano.
Malaga
- Ignacio Camacho and Nordin Amrabat will miss this game due to suspension.
- Javi Gracia will make few changes to the squad. Javi Guerra is back and is expected to lead the line. Recio is likely to replace Camacho in the midfield.
Stats:
- Barcelona have won all of their last six La Liga games. While Malaga have won only one.
- Barcelona have not lost against Malaga in their last six games.
- Barca have kept clean sheets in all last three La Liga games against Malaga.
- Barca have score more than two goals in their last four home wins against Malaga.
Prediction:
- Barcelona 3 – 1 Malaga, Neymar to score a brace.
- A win will take them to first spot in the La Liga table.
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