Lowly Malaga can still hurt high-flying Barca - Valverde


Soccer Football - Champions League - Barcelona Press Conference - Ciutat Esportiva Joan Gamper, Barcelona, Spain - October 17, 2017 Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde during the press conference REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said on Friday he will be wary of Malaga's strong recent record against his side when La Liga's basement club, who have only taken one point from their first eight league games, visit the Nou Camp.

Barca, meanwhile, are flying high at the top of the standings, with seven wins from eight and a perfect record in the Champions League, but have struggled in their last few meetings with Malaga.

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