The Blaugrana signed off from their famous stadium in style, with Gavi also netting in a comfortable win over their visitors.
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Leaders FC Barcelona climbed to 44 points, six ahead of their bitter rivals Real Madrid who have a game in hand and will visit Athletic Bilbao later on Sunday.
Messi finally got his first assist of the season when he picked out defender Clement Lenglet with a splendid cross and the Frenchman rose to head FC Barcelona in front after 21 minutes.
The 21-year-old made 32 appearances for Valladolid across all competitions last season as they finished 13th in La Liga.
Ben Arfa terminated his agreement with Rennes and signed for Valladolid on Tuesday to the end of this season.
Quique Setien’s honeymoon period lasted less than a fortnight as he tasted his first Barcelona defeat on Saturday in his second La Liga game in charge after a 2-0 loss to Valencia.
Real Madrid’s early optimism was punctured by an 88th-minute equaliser by Real Valladolid as Zinedine Zidane’s side stumbled to a 1-1 draw in their first home game of the La Liga season on Saturday.
Sevilla coach Joaquin Caparros revealed after his side’s 2-0 win at Real Valladolid on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with leukaemia but vowed to continue in his job.
Real Madrid coach Santiago Solari on Saturday said he has told a small number of his players they have not performed at the level expected this season.
The Catalans played far below their vibrant best but were not troubled by the visitors at the Nou Camp as they ended a run of three consecutive draws in all competitions
Spanish La Liga strugglers Rayo Vallecano grabbed a nervy 1-0 win at Real Valladolid on Saturday to boost their chances of top-flight survival.
Struggling Athletic Bilbao’s veteran striker Aritz Aduriz took the art of the audacious penalty kick to another level against Real Valladolid in the Spanish La Liga on Saturday.
It was interim coach Santiago Solari’s first home game in charge of the struggling European champions, and it was fitting that they won
Former Inter and Milan striker Ronaldo has officially become the majority shareholder of Spanish club Real Valladolid.
Real Valladolid are reportedly looking into signing Watford striker Stefano Okaka before the end of the month.