Classy Barcelona defeat EIbar in tough La Liga clash, prepare for Chelsea showdown

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- Barcelona have defeated Eibar 2 - 0 at the Municipal de Ipurua stadium to go ten point clear in the La Liga log

- Luis Suarez and Joldi Alba got the goals for the visitors

- The victory will provide the much needed boast for the La Liga giant as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge

Barcelona have defeated Eibar 2 - 0 at the Municipal de Ipurua stadium to go ten point clear in the La Liga log.

The Camp Nou giant have a crucial Champions League clash with Chelsea on Tuesday February 20 but they still fielded a strong side to face Eibar as they are keen on maintaining their strong lead in the domestic front.

Barcelona defeat Eibar 2 - 0 in tough La Liga clash (photo: Barcelona Twitter)

Barcelona have enjoyed successful against Eibar in their last five meetings winning in all and it was not any different in this encounter at Goal - 0:1! Luis Suarez (Barcelona) receives a precise pass inside the box from Lionel Messi and he beats the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the bottom right corner.

Ernesto Valverde side got the lead in the 16th minute as Luis Suarez received a precise pass inside the box from Lionel Messi and he beat the goalkeeper with a neat finish into the bottom right corner.

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At the end of the first 45 minutes it was Barcelona that walked into the tunnel with a one goal lead.

The second half with much intensity and pressing from the visitors which lead to Eibar seeing a red car.

The victory will provide the much needed boast for the La Liga giant as they prepare to face Chelsea in the Champions League on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge.

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