Summary

  • Suarez prods in after just 55 seconds

  • Messi pounces on rebound with last kick of the game

  • Barca move five points clear of Real Madrid

  • Madrid host Malaga later today (19:00 BST)

  • FT: Hoffenheim 0-2 Bayern Munich

  1. Postpublished at 17:19 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Right, that's game over for this live text commentary - but, in the immortal words of Arnie Schwarzenegger, I'll be back.

    I'll be back in about 90 minutes to bring you the latest from the Santiago Bernabeu, where Real Madrid host Malaga hoping to close Barcelona's five-point lead. Adios!

  2. Postpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    French Ligue 1

    French champions Paris St-Germain are looking to move top of Ligue 1 - for 24 hours at least as current frontrunners Lyon play tomorrow.

    But Laurent Blanc's side are only drawing at mid-table Nice, who cancelled out Javier Pastore's opener with almost the last kick of the first half.

    We are just approaching the hour mark on the Cote d'Azur.

  3. Postpublished at 17:13 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Spanish La Liga

    Valencia's defeat at the Nou Camp means defending champions Atletico Madrid can consolidate third place with a win at relegation-threatened Deportivo.

    And Diego Simeone's men are going the right way about it. France forward Antoine Griezmann sticks them ahead after seven minutes.

    A win will move them four points behind neighbours Real Madrid, who play later on.

  4. Stats of the daypublished at 17:09 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Barcelona
  5. Messi magicpublished at 17:07 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    And, thanks to our statty friends at Opta, take a look at exactly how Lionel Messi has brought up the 400 mark...

    Lionel MessiImage source, Opta
  6. FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Does a week ever go by without Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo passing a new landmark? Doesn't feel like it. Messi's late goal against Valencia is his 400th goal for Barcelona.

  7. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:59 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Andy West
    Spanish football writer at the Nou Camp

    "Messi's goal and the final whistle immediately after are the cues for relieved celebrations from the home fans - three more points for Barca and they won't have many tougher games than that over the remainder of the season. Valencia ran them ragged at times in the first half but they held on and are now just six wins away from regaining the title."

  8. FULL-TIMEpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Referee Jose Luis Gonzalez toots his whistle for the final time today - game over. Massive win for La Liga leaders Barcelona, who move five points of Real Madrid. Los Merengues, of course, host Malaga at the Santiago Bernabeu in a couple of hours...

  9. Postpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Andy West
    Spanish football writer at the Nou Camp

    "Gooool! Messi is left completely alone as a desperate Valencia attack breaks down. He only has Diego Alves to beat, and although the Valencia keeper bats away his attempted lob, the rebound falls straight back to Messi who prods it home with the final kick of the game!"

  10. GOALpublished at 16:53 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Lionel Messi scoresImage source, Getty Images

    They think it is all over - it is now! Lionel Messi (who else?) puts the gloss on a crucial win for the Spanish leaders. The Argentine superstar pounces on a rebound to fire in the second goal.

  11. YELLOW CARDpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Barca have been given a rough ride by fourth-placed Valencia - no doubt about it. Home keeper Claudio Bravo resorts to some time-wasting as the clock ticks down and the Chilean receives a yellow card for his troubles.

  12. INJURY TIMEpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    The fourth official strides forward to the Nou Camp touchline, giant electronic board clasped in his hands. He raises it skywards to reveal there will be three minutes of stoppage time. Can Barca see out a vital win?

  13. CLOSE!published at 16:47 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    MessiImage source, Getty Images

    Should be game over for Valencia - but it isn't. Barca sub Pedro smashes into the side-netting after being slid in by Lionel Messi.

  14. Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Andy West
    Spanish football writer at the Nou Camp

    "Well into the final five now and no sign of a Valencia leveller at this stage. They look tired, which is no surprise after their intense effort of the first half. But Barca stunned them with an injury time winner at Mestalla earlier in the season...time to get their own back?"

  15. Postpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Spanish La Liga

    Neymar wriggles clear of the away defence in the channel, but the Brazil skipper cannot pick out a Blaugrana shirt in the box.

  16. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Less than 10 minutes to go at the Nou Camp - and Barcelona decide to make another change. Veteran skipper Xavi's ageing legs are given a rest, with Sergi Roberto sprinting on in his place.

  17. Postpublished at 16:41 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Andy West
    Spanish football writer at the Nou Camp

    BarcelonaImage source, Getty Images

    "It's been a frustrating game for Neymar. Not much has gone his way and now he finally gets up a head of steam, charging towards the Valencia goal, only to be sent flying by Shkodran Mustafi with a challenge straight from the wrestling ring. One of the more obvious yellow cards you'll see is duly brandished."

  18. CLOSE!published at 16:40 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Another chance goes begging for a Valencia equaliser! Los Che create their best opportunity of the second period when a loose ball drops to Rodrigo, whose fierce snapshot is well parried by home keeper Claudio Bravo. Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti, who needs title rivals Barca to drop some points, must be kicking a chair in frustration somewhere in the bowels of the Bernabeu...

  19. SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 16:35 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    Here comes the cavalry. Or the Beast to be more precise. On-loan Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo enters the action for the final 15 minutes or so. He replaces fellow Spain international Paco Alcacer, who was such a threat in the first half but has since faded.

  20. Postpublished at 16:33 British Summer Time 18 April 2015

    French Ligue 1

    Let's head north from Barcelona for a moment, nip across the Pyrenees and along the coast to the French sunshine city of Nice.

    Half an hour has gone in the Allianz Riviera, where the home side entertain defending champions Paris St-Germain. And the visitors could be behind. Nice's Carlos Eduardo escapes the PSG defence after a horrible error by David Luiz, only to let the Brazilian off the hook with a heavy touch.