Barcelona suffer shock La Liga defeat
Barcelona’s bid for the title suffers a surprise setback as the champions crash to a 1-0 defeat at Real Valladolid.
Barcelona’s bid for a fifth La Liga title in six years suffered a surprise setback when the champions crashed to a 1-0 defeat at lowly Real Valladolid.
It was one of Barca’s worst performances of the season, particularly during a woeful first half when Fausto Rossi scored for the home side, and they squandered a chance to pull two points clear of Real Madrid at the top.
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Barca’s players, most of whom were in international action midweek, looked jaded and short on inspiration and Lionel Messi and Neymar wasted a host of opportunities in a generally lethargic display.
Real, who host Barca for the ‘Clasico’ in two weeks, can stretch their lead over their arch rivals to four points with a win at home to Levante on Sunday.
Atletico Madrid will climb above Barca and draw level on 64 points with Real if they beat Celta Vigo later on Saturday.