The Catalan team was able to defeat the “bats” in the 33rd round of La Liga in a difficult confrontation.
Barcelona is back in second place in the La Liga standings. This happened after Xavi’s team’s home victory against Valencia in the 33rd round.
Although there may be no victory for the hosts, because it is very difficult for the “blue garnets” and the result of a mistake on the part of the visitors.
Barca opened the scoring in the 22nd minute when Fermin Lopez headed in Rafinha’s cross from the sideline. However, within five minutes the “bats”, through the efforts of Hugo Duro, equalized the score, and in the 38th minute they took the lead when Pepelu converted a penalty.
The fate of the match was decided in extra time in the first half. Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili played with his hand outside the penalty area. The referee, after watching the replay, showed him a straight red card.
Remaining in the minority, Ruben Barajo’s charges were unable to compete with the hosts on equal footing. The Catalans scored three times in the second half, all goals scored by Robert Lewandowski, and won 4:2.
With the victory, Barcelona guarantee themselves a place in the Champions League next season. Valencia remained eighth with 47 points.
La Liga. 33rd round. April 29
Barcelona – Valencia 4:2
Goals: F. Lopez, 22, Lewandowski, 49, 82, 90+3 – Duro, 27, Pepelu, 38 (pen).
Warning: Cubarsi
Off: Mamardashvili, 45+4
Expected goals (xG): 2.17 – 2.11
Ball possession: 80% – 20%
Strikes: 27 – 5
Flat shots: 13 – 3
Fouls: 12 – 5
Barcelona: ter Stegen – Kounde, Araujo, Kubarsi (Martinez, 46), Cancelo (Torres, 80) – Gundogan, Christensen (Roberto, 46), F. Lopez (Pedri, 73) – Yamal, Lewandowski, Rafinha (Felix).
Valencia: Mamardashvili – Correia, Mosquera, Gaserovski, Vazquez – Federico (Ozkacar, 79), Guerra (Guillamon, 70), Pepelo, D. Lopez (Canos, 79) – Almeida (Domenech, 45+6), Duro (Marie, 70).
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