Malaga 2 Barcelona 0: Neymar sent-off as Barcelona miss chance to go top of La Liga in crashing to defeat at Malaga
BARCELONA fluffed their lines in a major way tonight when they missed the chance to go top of La Liga in losing 1-0 away at Malaga.
And to make matters worse, one of their star men, Neymar, was sent off for two bookable offences, meaning he will serve a ban in the title run-in.
Neymar was given his marching orders after a clumsy foul on Diego Llorente brought a second yellow cardGetty ImagesNeymar makes his way off the pitch, in what would prove fatal for Barca against Malaga tonightGetty Images
Ex-Barca man Sandro Ramirez returned to haunt his former club when he netted the opener in the 32nd minute when he was allowed far too much time in the box to hammer home past Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Luis Enrique will be furious at a number of decisions he will feel went against his side, most notably when they should have had an 80th minute penalty when Lionel Messi was fouled in the box.
Former Barcelona striker Sandro Ramirez scored the opener against his old clubEPAIt was a frustrating night in Malaga for Lionel Messi and co as his side suffered a shock defeatGetty Images
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Instead, the referee awarded the Catalans a free-kick on the whitewash, that was eventually cleared.
To rub some salt into the wounds, Malaga wrapped up the three points, that moves them clearer from the relegation zone, when a swift counter saw substitute Jony Rodriguez rifle home.
Barca will be smarting at the missed opportunity following Real Madrid's 1-1 draw against Atletico.
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