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MADRID, May 21-- FC Barcelona ended their triumphant Spanish La Liga campaign with a 3-1 win away to Malaga. A Bojan Krkic penalty and second half goals from Ibrahima Affelay and Marc Bartra gave Pep Guardiola's side the perfect end to a season in which they have won their third consecutive league title. It also gave Barca the perfect send off as they look to prepare to face Manchester United in the Champions League final on May 28. With the Champions League final just a week away, Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola used the game to give minutes to B-team players and others such as Eric Abidal and Bojan Krkic who are trying to return to full fitness. Barcelona's Bojan Krkic celebrates after scoring a penalty against Malaga during their Spanish First Division soccer match at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga May 21, 2011 As a result, Malaga, who were looking to end the season on a high note after a run of five wins and a draw from their last six games, controlled the opening minutes, looking to pressure the Barca defense. The home side took the lead following a nice move which saw Enzo Maresca lay the ball off for Seba Fernandez to beat Jose Pinto with a shot from close range. Barcelona leveled from the penalty spot just before the break after Bojan was caught in the Malaga penalty area by Malaga defender Eliseu Pereira. The young striker picked himself up and after a bit of pushing and shoving between both sets of players, he sent Willy Caballero the wrong way from the spot to score his sixth goal of the season. | 
