Five thoughts from what seems a very significant weekend of La Liga action.
1. Messi strike gets Barca huge three points
Barcelona coach Luis Enrique took a risk with his team selection for Saturday's trip to Malaga, and it just about paid off in the end -- with Lionel Messi's second half volley bringing a 2-1 win.
Even with defensive leader Gerard Pique suspended, and in-form attacker Neymar not risked due to a reported small hamstring problem, Luis Enrique still left other regulars Dani Alves and Ivan Rakitic on the bench.