“Barcelona provisionally moved back to the top of the Primera Division standings by becoming only the second team to take points off Real Mallorca at their Ono Estadi this season – with a 1-0 win. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s 63rd-minute strike – his third of the week – proved to be the winner as Barca edged three points clear of Real Madrid, who play Atletico on Sunday night.” (ESPN)

Injured Iniesta to miss date with Arsenal
“Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Champions League match with Arsenal due to a hamstring injury. The Spain international was replaced just after half-time in Saturday night’s win over Real Mallorca and, after undergoing tests, it was announced that he is likely to be sidelined for around 10 days.” (ESPN)