Goodbye!published at 21:54 British Summer Time 2 May 2021
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Summary
Valencia v Barcelona - win puts Barca back level on points with second-place Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid four points above Real at top of table with four games to go
Goodbye!published at 21:54 British Summer Time 2 May 2021
FULL-TIME - Valencia 2-3 Barcelonapublished at 21:51 British Summer Time 2 May 2021
That's that - what a terrific game!
Barcelona are back level on points with Real Madrid, and two behind league leaders Atletico.
The La Liga title race is set to go down to the wire...
Postpublished at 90+2 mins
Valencia 2-3 Barcelona
If in doubt, launch it long.
Barca pump the ball down field and it's collected by Antoine Griezmann.
He finds Lionel Messi, who is only interested in retaining possession rather than going at goal.
The clock is ticking...
Postpublished at 89 mins
Valencia 2-3 Barcelona
Into the final minute of normal time. Is there a sting in the tail yet?
We've seen some cracking goals so far tonight - one more can't hurt!
We're set for an additional four minutes of stoppage time...
Postpublished at 87 mins
Valencia 2-3 Barcelona
Frenkie de Jong glides past a couple of white shirts before losing the ball in the final third.
Barca aren't sitting back. They want to score another and put the game beyond doubt.
GOAL - Valencia 2-3 Barcelonapublished at 83 mins
Carlos Soler
Pick that out!
That undying Valencia spirit comes to the fore once again.
Carlos Soler picks up the ball outside the area and decides to have a go.
The ball jut flies past Marc-Andre ter Stegen into the top corner and the hosts have cut the deficit.
They couldn't draw level, could they?!
Postpublished at 82 mins
Valencia 1-3 Barcelona
Time for the flicks and tricks.
Frenkie de Jong flicks the ball between his legs and it appears to hit Mouctar Diakhaby on the hand.
It's no penalty but Barca are enjoying themselves now.
Postpublished at 78 mins
Valencia 1-3 Barcelona
Talking of changes, Valencia are making two of their own.
Kevin Gameiro and Christian Oliva come on for Hugo Guillamon and Uros Racic.
Postpublished at 74 mins
Valencia 1-3 Barcelona
Gerard Pique looks like he is struggling here, but the Barcelona bench do not appear to be readying a replacement for the defender just yet.
He had an issue in the warm-up but has played from the start.
Postpublished at 71 mins
Valencia 1-3 Barcelona
Can Valencia respond?
Barcelona are happy to allow their hosts more possession now as they look to protect what they have.
GOAL - Valencia 1-3 Barcelonapublished at 68 mins
Lionel Messi
Vintage Lionel Messi.
The little wizard fires a free-kick past the diving Jasper Cillessen and in off the post.
The technique and the placement is just sheer brilliance.
This game is slipping away from Valencia now, and Barcelona are still firmly in the title race...
Postpublished at 65 mins
Valencia 1-2 Barcelona
What a difference a few minutes makes.
Barcelona are surging forward as they look to kill the game.
Can Valencia keep them at bay?
GOAL - Valencia 1-2 Barcelonapublished at 61 mins
Antoine Griezmann
The game has been turned on its head.
Jordi Alba dinks a tasty cross into the Valencia box, which is met by the onrushing Frenkie de Jong.
Jasper Cillessen makes a terrific save but Antoine Griezmann pokes in the loose ball.
Valencia's opening goals seems to have sparked Barca into life.
Game on...
GOAL - Valencia 1-1 Barcelonapublished at 56 mins
Lionel Messi
But not from the penalty!
Lionel Messi's tame spot-kick is well-saved by his former teammate Jasper Cillessen.
But as Pedri forces the Valencia keeper into another save, Messi is on hand to convert from close range.
That is Messi's 27th league goal of the season.
PENALTYpublished at 55 mins
Valencia 1-0 Barcelona
The ball is clipped into the Valencia box by Lionel Messi and Toni Lato handles the ball as he tries to retreat.
It's a clear handball and Barca have the chance to draw level.
Postpublished at 53 mins
Valencia 1-0 Barcelona
Barca are shell-shocked here.
They have had the majority of possession but they have been caught on the counter.
Some big questions to answer now...
GOAL - Valencia 1-0 Barcelonapublished at 49 mins
Gabriel Paulista
Plot twist.
The ball is whipped in from the corner and Marc-Andre ter Stegen tries to claim the ball in the air.
He misses the target and Gabriel Paulista heads into the empty net.
You can hear the cheers over in Madrid. Barca have to respond now.
Postpublished at 48 mins
Valencia 0-0 Barcelona
Just as I say Barca have to be wary of the Valencia threat on the break, and they're off down the other end.
Goncalo Guedes is played in but his effort is well saved.
Big chance for the hosts.
Postpublished at 47 mins
Valencia 0-0 Barcelona
Barcelona are straight back onto the front foot as they begin to dominate possession again.
But they have to be wary of the Valencia threat on the counter-attack.
KICK-OFF - Valencia 0-0 Barcelonapublished at 45 mins
Gabriel Paulista gets us back under way...