Sergi Roberto (Dest, 75) N/R - On as a more defensive option with Barca holding a two-goal lead. Reuters
BARCELONA PLAYER RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Not much to deal with in the first half and despite a big save to keep the score at 0-0, Valencia scored from the resulting corner with Paulista at the back post. Not much the German goalkeeper could have done about Soler’s wonder-strike in the 83rd minute. Reuters
Ronald Araujo 6 - Could have opened the scoring when on the end of a Lionel Messi freekick which was curled perfectly into the area where only the 22-year-old could get it. EPA
Gerard Pique 6 - A dominant display in the air from the experienced defender but the 34-year-old’s lack of pace made him uncomfortable dealing with balls in behind. Getty Images
Clement Lenglet 6 - Good on the ball throughout the match, but the Frenchman's lack of concentration proved costly after letting Paulista get free to score from a corner. Getty Images
Sergino Dest 6 - The American wing-back was quieter than usual amid a tough battle against Jose Gaya. The Valencia defender often found space down Dest’s flank in the first half and made it difficult for the Barca man to get into dangerous areas. AP
Frenkie De Jong 7 - Instinctive runs in behind Valencia lines saw the Dutchman in plenty of good positions, but the midfielder should have had an assist when picking out Pedri inside the box early on. A strong header from an Alba cross was eventually palmed into Griezmann to take the lead. AP
Sergio Busquets 6 - A typical display from the Spaniard as the anchorman transitioned the ball accurately into Barcelona’s key players while breaking up play against Valencia’s attacking moves. Getty Images
Pedri 6 - A majestic sequence by Barcelona should have been finished by Pedri who missed the target from inside the box. A hardworking performance but the execution has to be better when chances present themselves. AP
Jordi Alba 8 - The veteran wingback was at the heart of a number of Barcelona attacks and stretched the play regularly against his former club. A stand-out performance from Jordi Alba, whose ball led to Barca’s second goal of the game. Getty Images
Lionel Messi 8 - The Argentine’s link-up play continued to ask questions of the Valencia backline and a clever ball over the top forced a handball for the resulting penalty. While the Barcelona star's penalty was nowhere near his usual standard, Messi soon curled a freekick in off of the post. Magical. Getty Images
Antoine Griezmann 7 - The Frenchman was quiet for the majority of the game but found space and made no mistake when Jasper Cillissen pushed the ball out into the striker’s path. EPA
SUBS: Ilaix Moriba (Pedri, 75) N/R - Provided some energy in the middle of the pitch as Barcelona looked to control the final stages of the game. AFP
Sergi Roberto (Dest, 75) N/R - On as a more defensive option with Barca holding a two-goal lead. Reuters
BARCELONA PLAYER RATINGS: Marc-Andre ter Stegen 6 - Not much to deal with in the first half and despite a big save to keep the score at 0-0, Valencia scored from the resulting corner with Paulista at the back post. Not much the German goalkeeper could have done about Soler’s wonder-strike in the 83rd minute. Reuters
Ronald Araujo 6 - Could have opened the scoring when on the end of a Lionel Messi freekick which was curled perfectly into the area where only the 22-year-old could get it. EPA
Gerard Pique 6 - A dominant display in the air from the experienced defender but the 34-year-old’s lack of pace made him uncomfortable dealing with balls in behind. Getty Images
Clement Lenglet 6 - Good on the ball throughout the match, but the Frenchman's lack of concentration proved costly after letting Paulista get free to score from a corner. Getty Images
Sergino Dest 6 - The American wing-back was quieter than usual amid a tough battle against Jose Gaya. The Valencia defender often found space down Dest’s flank in the first half and made it difficult for the Barca man to get into dangerous areas. AP
Frenkie De Jong 7 - Instinctive runs in behind Valencia lines saw the Dutchman in plenty of good positions, but the midfielder should have had an assist when picking out Pedri inside the box early on. A strong header from an Alba cross was eventually palmed into Griezmann to take the lead. AP
Sergio Busquets 6 - A typical display from the Spaniard as the anchorman transitioned the ball accurately into Barcelona’s key players while breaking up play against Valencia’s attacking moves. Getty Images
Pedri 6 - A majestic sequence by Barcelona should have been finished by Pedri who missed the target from inside the box. A hardworking performance but the execution has to be better when chances present themselves. AP
Jordi Alba 8 - The veteran wingback was at the heart of a number of Barcelona attacks and stretched the play regularly against his former club. A stand-out performance from Jordi Alba, whose ball led to Barca’s second goal of the game. Getty Images
Lionel Messi 8 - The Argentine’s link-up play continued to ask questions of the Valencia backline and a clever ball over the top forced a handball for the resulting penalty. While the Barcelona star's penalty was nowhere near his usual standard, Messi soon curled a freekick in off of the post. Magical. Getty Images
Antoine Griezmann 7 - The Frenchman was quiet for the majority of the game but found space and made no mistake when Jasper Cillissen pushed the ball out into the striker’s path. EPA
SUBS: Ilaix Moriba (Pedri, 75) N/R - Provided some energy in the middle of the pitch as Barcelona looked to control the final stages of the game. AFP
Sergi Roberto (Dest, 75) N/R - On as a more defensive option with Barca holding a two-goal lead. Reuters
