After dropping points against Valencia last time out Barcelona at least made it a Happy Christmas with an impressive win at Real Valladolid.
There was a lot to like about Barca’s performance too. The team scored three good goals, grabbed a clean sheet and the smile was back on Lionel Messi’s face.
Far tougher tests than Real Valladolid await of course but this was still an important win that keeps Barca in fifth but just two points behind Real Sociedad having played two games less.
It’s also a rare away win for Barca on the road in 2020-21.