Sergio Busquets says Barcelona cannot blame its 0-0 draw with nine-man Malaga on the absence of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
The champions were thwarted by a lack of cutting edge up front and a brilliant performance from visiting goalkeeper Carlos Kameni as they handed a boost to leader Real Madrid in La Liga's title race.
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Barca's attack was noticeably blunted without Messi, who withdrew from the squad shortly before kickoff with an illness, and the suspended Suarez.
Busquets, however, feels it was a matter of luck deserting his side as it dropped points at Camp Nou for the third time this season.