Málaga have moved up into fourth place in la Liga, at least until Sunday, after a 1-3 win at Getafe.
Getafe took a first half lead through Castro, but the Blue and Whites hit back after the break with goals from Eliseu, Toulalan and Cazorla.
Barcelona had a fairly comfortable 3-1 win over Sporting Gijón, Iniesta, Keita and Xavi scoring for the Catalans and Barral getting one back for Sporting.