Barcelona battled to a 4-2 victory over Valencia at Montjuïc Stadium in a captivating showdown. Fermín López’s towering header gave Barcelona the lead in the 22nd minute, but Valencia swiftly replied through Hugo Duro after a mistake by Marc-André ter Stegen.
Valencia seized the advantage with Pepelu converting from the penalty spot after Ronald Araujo’s foul. However, Barcelona’s resilience shone through as Robert Lewandowski led the charge.
His brace, including a header from an Ilkay Gündogan corner and another from Araujo’s rebounded effort, turned the tide in Barcelona’s favor.Valencia’s hopes diminished when goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili was shown a red card for handling outside the box.
Lewandowski completed his hat-trick with a stunning free-kick in stoppage time, sealing a vital win for Barcelona. Despite imperfections, Barcelona secured three crucial points in their La Liga campaign, showcasing their determination and attacking prowess.