SPANISH LA LIGA:Barcelona remain two points clear at the top of the table after Lionel Messi finished a slick move to fire the champions to a 2-1 home win over Malaga on Saturday night. Pedro had earlier given Barcelona the lead before Malaga equalised through Valdo.
Pep Guardiola’s side were under pressure after Real Madrid’s in-form striker Gonzalo Higuain had struck twice to lead them to a 5-1 win at Tenerife in the earlier kick-off.
ITALIAN SERIE A:Leaders Inter Milan conceded an early goal to win 3-2 at Udinese yesterday.
Three straight draws had slashed their advantage at the top but their they managed to stay four points above second-placed AC Milan, who beat Atalanta 3-1.
Milan striker Alexandre Pato is doubtful for their Champions League last 16 second leg at Manchester United on March 10th. The Brazilian scored twice yesterday but went off with a thigh injury.
