Barcelona were unable to pass Real Madrid in the La Liga standings on the final matchday despite a 4-2 win over Eibar, as Los Blancos beat Malaga to win the title.Eibar took a two-goal lead through Takashi Inui, but an own goal from David Junca and strikes from Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi turned the situation around. Messi added a second goal and missed a penalty, and Eibar's Ander Capa was sent off.Here's a look at Barcelona's starting XI, with Marlon getting another start:Eibar's team, via their official Twitter account:The visitors have enjoyed a fine La Liga season and came out with their trademark attacking intensity, showing no fear of their prolific opponents whatsoever. Just seven minutes into the match,Inuishocked the CampNoucrowd, asAnderCapaspotted him inside the box and the Japan international smashed the ball home.As shared by bet365, it meant double trouble for theBlaugrana, who had to rely onMalagagrabbing an upset win over Real Madrid:Suarez missed a huge chance just two minutes later, firing wide from a position he should have scored.The Catalans put heaps of pressure on their opponents and had a goal disallowed after 14 minutes, asJordiAlba cut the ball back for Suarez from an offside position.Neymarwanted a penalty after 26 minutes for a challenge fromJunca, but the contact was minor and a spot-kick would have been harsh. PerSportEnglish, the home fans had a different opinion:IvanRakiticput goalkeeperYoelRodriguez to work and Suarez also ran into the stopper, but overall, the Basques survived the first half surprisingly comfortably. The visitors even nearly added a second goal, but somehow, Kike failed to knock home the rebound after Marc-AndreterStegensavedInui's initial effort.Sports writer Sid Lowe outlined the situation at half-time:Eibardidn't take their foot off the gas after the break, and the first chance once again fell to the visitors.Inui, playing arguably his best match of the season, beatRakiticbefore forcing a save fromTerStegenfrom a tight angle.On the other side of the pitch,Yoelcontinued his heroics with a phenomenal diving save onNeymar, and AndresIniestadidn't fare any better, shortly after.Barcelona continued to struggle in front of goal, best highlighted byMessi's embarrassing miss from very close range.MirrorFootball couldn't help it:And things got even worse for theBlaugrana. As the news of Real Madrid's second goal againstMalagamade the rounds inside the stadium,Inuiunleashed a tremendous shot, givingTerStegenno chance.More from Lowe:Just two minutes later, Barcelona regained some hope.Neymarstruck the post, and the rebound bounced offJuncaand into the unfortunate defender's own net.As shared by BBC Sport, it was tragically funny:Neymarmissed another huge chance before the official gifted the Catalans a chance at the equaliser. Alba kicked into the ground without any defenders present, but somehow, the ball went on the penalty spot.Justice prevailed, asYoelsavedMessi's poorly struck effortBarcelona kept pushing and finally equalised through Suarez after 73 minutes, but by that point, the CampNouhad already given up on the title race, with Realcrusisingto a win in their match. The hosts took the lead shortly after, asCapabrought downNeymarfor another dubious penalty, withMessiconverting this time around.ASEnglish illustratedEibar's second half:The hosts pushed for more goals andMessihad one pulled back for offside, negating a lovely finish. He found his double in injury time, finishing off a lovely solo move.Barcelona will play one final match this season, theCopadelRey final againstAlaves.Read more World Football news on BleacherReport.com
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