Back to the Soccer Newsfeed

Barcelona vs Real Valladolid, La Liga: Final Score 1-0, Lionel Messi penalty secures win

Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Camp Nou on Saturday.

Ernesto Valverde opted to rest a couple of players with one eye on Tuesday’s Champions League clash in Lyon.

Luis Suarez, Ivan Rakitic and Clement Lenglet were all given a breather and left on the bench with Thomas Vermaelen, Carles Alena and Kevin-Prince Boateng all starting.

FIRST HALF

The first half was a pretty dull affair with both teams struggling to create chances and guilty of losing possession frequently.