Spanish league: Barcelona face Malaga ahead of Chelsea clash

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Barcelona enjoy breathing space again at the top of the Spanish League and manager Ernesto Valverde can afford to keep one eye on Chelsea when his side visit bottom club Malaga tonight. While the Catalans' 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid last weekend extended the gap at the summit to eight points, their advantage over Chelsea in the Champions League is more precarious. Barca take a 1-1 draw, and an away goal, to the Camp Nou on Wednesday.

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