Valencia vs Barcelona: A tight game with Barcelona taking the win (2-4)
Valencia, Spain – Barcelona secured a victory in a thrilling match against Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium. The game was characterized by intensity and struggle from both teams, with a final score of 2-4.
The first goal came in the 44th minute, from Hugo Duro for Valencia, after an assist by Diego López. However, Barcelona responded in the 45th minute with a goal from Robert Lewandowski, assisted by Lamine Yamal. The Polish striker scored again in the 48th minute, this time from a penalty, to give Barcelona the lead.
The second half continued with the same pace. Valencia had opportunities, but Barcelona maintained control of the game. Lewandowski scored his third goal in the 71st minute, leaving the score at 2-4.
Yellow cards were distributed relatively evenly. Valencia received 2 cautions (Pepelu, Vazquez) and Barcelona 3 (Cubarsi, Christensen, Koundé).
Statistics:
Valencia: 36% possession, 6 shots (2 on target, 3 off target), 3 corners, 11 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Barcelona: 64% possession, 18 shots (6 on target, 6 off target), 7 corners, 13 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards.
Barcelona takes away all three points from a game that wasn’t easy, while Valencia will need to improve for the upcoming challenges.
Substitutions barcelona: at minute 62 G. Martin came in and A. Balde went out., at minute 64 Pedri came in and F. Torres went out., at minute 64 A. Christensen came in and P. Cubarsi went out., at minute 71 E. Garcia came in and M. Bernal went out., at minute 86 P. Victor came in and L. Yamal went out.
Substitutions valencia: at minute 66 D. Foulquier came in and D. Lopez went out., at minute 66 D. Gomez came in and A. Almeida went out., at minute 77 D. Otorbi came in and R. Mir went out., at minute 77 M. Tejon came in and J. Vazquez went out., at minute 86 H. Guillamon came in and J. Guerra went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Valencia
Titulares:
Barcelona
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