Valverde refuses to rule Real Madrid out of La Liga title race

Barcelona may be 11 points clear atop the La Liga table but head coach Ernesto Valverde insisted defending champions and bitter rivals Real Madrid are still in the title race.

Barca defeated bottom side Malaga 2-0 Saturday to move 11 points ahead of second-placed Atletico Madrid, who are scheduled to play Celta Vigo Sunday.

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