Barcelona 1-0 Real Valladolid: Report, Ratings & Reaction as Messi Penalty Hands Blaugrana Victory

tory Barcelona edged to a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Valladolid in La Liga as the champions strengthened their lead at the top of the table on Saturday. After enduring a frustrating first half in which the home side struggled to create chances at the Camp Nou, Barca finally took the initiative after Gerard Pique was brought down by a clumsy challenge in the Valladolid box. Lionel Messi stepped up to coolly convert the penalty and edge the champions ahead on the stroke of half time. Chalk one... Via All the latest breaking football news, transfer rumours, analysis, and match reports - 90min http://www.90min.com/