Barcelona edged out Real Valladolid 2-1 in a tense La Liga clash at the José Zorrilla Stadium, but the story was far from straightforward. Valladolid, sitting at the bottom of the table, stunned fans early as Iván Sánchez opened the scoring in the 6th minute, giving the hosts a shock lead and raising hopes of a major upset
Barça, resting key players ahead of their Champions League semifinal, struggled in the first half. The Catalans only found their rhythm after halftime, with Raphinha equalizing in the 54th minute and youngster Fermín López netting the winner just six minutes later Despite late pressure and a series of tactical substitutions-including the introduction of Gavi and García-Valladolid couldn’t find a way back.
The result keeps Barcelona at the top of La Liga, while Valladolid’s relegation woes deepen. For fans wondering where to watch, the match was broadcast on major sports networks and streaming platforms, with highlights available post-game
Iván Sánchez’s early goal and spirited display were a bright spot for Valladolid, but Barcelona’s depth and experience ultimately sealed the win
