After 15 minutes Lionel Messi sent Arturo Vidal a chance to increase the lead, but he did not disappoint.
The rest of the match was speechless and Barcelona had to settle for 1–0 against Valladolid, who are in 14th place in the table.
Barcelona now have a point up to Real Madrid, which holds first place. "Real" also played a match less, they face Granada on Monday.
Barcelona face Osasuna at home on Thursday in the second final round of La Liga.
ARCHIVE: Barcelona keeps Spanish title fight alive (July 6, 2020)
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Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann celebrates goals. Photo: Photo Agency