Barcelona Still Too Strong For Malaga

Without Lionel Messi, FC Barcelona remains despite winning only one goal deficit over Malaga. This victory and reinforce the La Liga top spot.

Versatile full-back; Adriano scored the only goal in Barca win. He also contributed greatly to maintain a positive record early in the season.

Messi certainly not following a visit to the headquarters of the Los Boquerones, confirmed after having problems with his thigh muscle, while competing in the Spanish Super Cup in the middle of last week.

Barca continued to dominate possession in the first 10 minutes. Aware of the differences in the quality of the squad, the home side counter-attack tactics and feed side of the defense.

Chile's national team winger and a two-player Fabregas for Malaga dangerous so far. Unfortunately they have not managed to penetrate the nets Caballero. Barca 0, Malaga 0.

Malaga threatened Barca's goal through the action of Roque Santa Cruz, Vitorino Antunes and Ignacio Camacho. Still no results from their attack scheme.

Barca dominated the match, but they are weak in terms of the final settlement. Messi's absence so noticeable impact. While still holding down Neymar Martino on the bench.

Adriano Correira team actually broke the deadlock in the 44th minute, after a curling shot from outside the box can not be in anticipation by Malaga goalkeeper. Barca lead 1-0.