Valencia x Barcelona - Highlights, Summary and Match Report | OneFootball

Barcelona dominated possession at Estadio de Mestalla, controlling 76 per cent of the ball, but Valencia made their chances count in a memorable 3-1 victory in the final round of LaLiga EA Sports 25/26. The visitors also finished with more corners, yet the hosts were more incisive in the decisive moments of the match.

After a goalless first hour, Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock in the 61st minute, finishing after an assist from Ferran Torres. The lead, however, lasted only five minutes, as Javi Guerra levelled for Valencia in the 66th minute to bring the home side firmly back into the contest.

Valencia then completed the turnaround in the 71st minute through Luis Rioja, before Guido Rodríguez sealed the result deep into stoppage time, scoring in the 90+7th minute. Despite Barcelona?s territorial control, Valencia were far more effective in front of goal, converting three of their 19 shots.

The statistics reflected a lively contest: Valencia registered six shots on target and seven corners, while Barcelona finished with 11 attempts, four on target and eight corners. In the end, Valencia?s sharper finishing and late pressure proved decisive at Mestalla.

Incidents: The story of the match

Valencia Official Line-ups:

Stole Dimitrievski, César Tárrega, Unai Núñez, Jesús Vázquez, Guido Rodríguez, Pepelu, Javi Guerra, Filip Ugrinic, Luis Rioja, Hugo Duro, Diego López

Barcelona Official Line-ups:

Wojciech Szczesny, Ronald Araújo, Eric García, Álex Baldé, Gerard Martín, Marc Bernal, Dani Olmo, Pablo Gavi, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski, Marcus Rashford

1':

The match begins

Robert Lewandowski scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ferran Torres Garcia.

61':

GOAL Barcelona: Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) scores!

Robert Lewandowski scores goal number 14 in the competition (30 matches)

Javier Guerra scores, making it 1-1.

66':

GOAL Valencia: Javi Guerra (Valencia) scores!

Javi Guerra scores goal number 4 in the competition (36 matches)

Luis Rioja scores, making it 2-1.

71':

GOAL Valencia: Luis Rioja (Valencia) scores!

Luis Rioja scores goal number 3 in the competition (37 matches)

Guido Rodriguez scores, making it 3-1.

90 +7':

GOAL Valencia: Guido Rodríguez (Valencia) scores!

Guido Rodríguez scores goal number 4 in the competition (16 matches)

998':

The referee whistles for the end of the match