Previews
FRI 18.11.2016
Team News:
- FC Barcelona: Samuel Umtiti, Andres Iniesta, Jordi Alba, Jeremy Mathieu and Gerard Pique (all injured); Luis Suarez (suspended).
- Malaga CF: Charles, Weligton, Keko and Recio (all injured); Ignacio Camacho (suspended).
Match Facts:
Barcelona (2nd, 25 pts):
- The Blaugranas return to LaLiga Santander action after the international break and do so after having claimed a comeback victory against Sevilla FC last time out. Lionel Messi was at his irresistible best at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan and is on fine form after having netted in three of his last four outings since returning from injury.
- Sergio Busquets is Barcelona's Mr Reliable and represents a key cog in Luis Enrique's side, the Spanish international has made 10 league appearances so far this term and is just one game away from racking up his 400th appearance in a Barça shirt.
Malaga (10th, 15 pts):
- The Andalusians are yet to have registered an away victory this campaign and they'll be intent on putting that right here. The Boquerones prevailed at the Camp Nou in 2015, when Juanmi capitalised on an error in the hosts' backline to nip in and hand his side an eighth-minute lead and the visitors held firm to come away with maximum points.
- This game sees Sandro Ramirez make an early return to the Camp Nou and the young forward has spoken in the build-up about one of the key elements in his side's bid to claim victory on his former stomping ground: "When you play against Barcelona you have to score to have any chance of getting anything from the game."
Getting to the Camp Nou
Address: C/ Aristides Maillol (Main entrance at No. 15) or Av. De Joan XVIII (Access from Boulevard: No. 9), 08028 Barcelona
Metro: Lines 3 (Palau Reial and Les Corts) and 5 (Collblanc and Badal)
Bus: 7, 15, 33, 43, 56, 63, 67, 68, 70, 72, 74, 75, 78, 113, 153, 157, 158 and 167
Tram: T1, T2 and T3 (Maria Cristina, Pius XII, Palau Reial, Zona Universitaria, Avinguda de Xile and Sant Ramon)
Stadium location here.
Time: 16:15 CET
Stadium: Camp Nou
Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea, Ricardo
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Hashtag: #BarçaMálaga
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