Barcelona closed in on the Primera Liga title after a 2-0 victory over struggling Recreativo at Camp Nou.
Andres Iniesta gave Barca a dream start before Nasief Morris' own goal secured the points, while Lionel Messi also missed a penalty.
The leaders were in front inside the opening 60 seconds when Iniesta tapped home from close range after Thierry Henry powered down the left flank.
The roles were reversed on 65 minutes when Iniesta teed up Henry for a simple finish, but the French attacker was adjudged to be offside.
Just two minutes later and Barca did have a second goal to celebrate as Iniesta's ball into the box was unluckily turned into his own net by Morris.
With nine minutes remaining, Messi saw his spot-kick saved by Recreativo keeper Asier Riesgo after Casado handled Daniel Alves' cross.
Ersen Martin had a consolation ruled out for offside for Recreativo, who remain a point from safety with eight games remaining.
Malaga closed to within two points of fourth-placed Villarreal after a 2-0 victory at El Madrigal.
The visitors took the lead on 38 minutes through Duda and made certain of the points four minutes from time courtesy of Eliseu's goal.
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