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Barcelona missed the opportunity to return to the top of La Liga following a goalless draw at Valencia.

It's his 13th goal of the season and looks sure to restore Barca's place at the top of La Liga! Correia whips in an early cross and it appears Andre fails to make a connection with the ball allowing Lino to slot it home at the far post. The Poland talisman stretches to meet Raphinha's cross and score in the 93rd minute. The 34-year-old was incredibly unfortunate not to give Barcelona the lead in the first half, which would have prevented all the late drama. Lewandowski will have sent the travelling supporters home happy with his late heroics, but on reflection, the victory has come at a cost. The 19-year-old was through on goal but couldn’t find a way past onrushing goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, and minutes later he found the back of the net but was clearly in an offside position, cutting short his celebrations.

During the post-match press conference, Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez remarked that Valencia appeared more defensive than usual. Advertisement. Ad.

“I respect Xavi a lot, but I don’t agree with what he said. Gattuso had heaped praise on Xavi heading into this game, particularly hailing his footballing career. Barça was better, I accept it, but I can’t agree with anything else.

Jules Kounde has said he did not think his injury was 'anything serious' after his early withdrawal from play on Saturday. The Frenchman left Barcelona's ...

And their commitment is maximal.' I think they should think more about the players.' It seems that it is not an injury, it is rather strong discomfort. There are too many games but we are not the ones in charge. Jules Koundé has made a tremendous effort, we have pushed him and it is normal. Xavi praised the commitment of his Barcelona players despite the World Cup on the horizon

Xavi Hernandez reiterated in his last few press conferences that his Barcelona team had been emotionally affected by the elimination from the Champions ...

[their 1-0 victory at Mestalla](https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2022/10/29/635d930422601da7478b4574.html) almost as if they had won the title. [Barcelona](https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona.html) team had been emotionally affected by the elimination from the Champions League. Barcelona have been already eliminated from the Champions League but Xavi considers it important for the team to compete and win on Tuesday. "We have played with anxiety, we have been affected by the elimination from the Champions League," Xavi said after the game. [Barcelona want Messi now: They plan to bring him back in January!](https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2022/10/29/635d4ba1e2704eefb28b45db.html) [Lewandowski pops up in stoppage time to earn Barcelona victory in Valencia](https://www.marca.com/en/football/spanish-football/cronica/2022/10/29/635d930422601da7478b4574.html)

Barcelona needed a late winner from Robert Lewandowski to get a win over Valencia. Here are three talking points from the match.

Too often, the plan seems to get the ball out wide and hoping that a cross reaches Lewandowski to put it away. In the occasions where he would get the ball on the left, he’d try to dribble inside the box only to be snuffed out by the defense or have his attempt on goal blocked. He’s silenced some of the doubters and a contract extension is now on the cards. Ousmane Dembele and Raphinha both started out the season strong. From Raphinha’s cross, he leapt in the air with an outstretched leg to flick the ball past the keeper. Heading into the season, Jordi Alba seemed to have the left-back position covered.

MADRID (AP) — France and Barcelona defender Jules Koundé has been substituted after apparently hurting his leg during Saturday's Spanish league match ...

He walked off on his own power when replaced by Gerard Pique. Sometimes those in charge don’t think about the players.” [Skip Advertisement]

Barcelona confirmed mild injury problems for Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia on Sunday, with the issues unlikely to keep the players out for long ahead of the ...