Barcelona head to El Clasico with a 3-1 victory over Valencia
Barcelona are back to winning ways in La Liga after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Valencia at Camp Nou on Sunday night.
Ronald Koeman
was under immense pressure just before the international break but the victory over
Valenciawill temporarily ease the pressure on the out-of-favor manager.
The Blaugrana conceded an early goal, took the lead before halftime, and sealed the victory with a late goal. It was far from a great performance, but it was solid enough to guarantee all three points.
Jose Gaya
took the lead for the visitors inside five minutes when he volleyed a fierce effort from distance to give Barcelona a scare.
However, the lead was short-lived, with
Ansu Fati
scoring the equalizer and then winning the penalty from which
Memphis Depay
scored the go-ahead goal.
Valencia had the chance to score the leveler in the second half but it was
Philippe Coutinho
who rounded off the scoreline in the second half as Barcelona took a vital three points.
Barcelona are next in action on Wednesday, when they host
Dynamo Kyivin the Champions League, while Valencia will have six days to recover before their game against
Mallorcaon Saturday.
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