Lionel Messi’s 500th career goal could not prevent stumbling leaders Barcelona suffering a third successive La Liga defeat for the first time since 2003. Ivan Rakitic deflected Guilherme Siqueira’s cross-shot into his own net to give Valencia a shock lead.
Santi Mina then finished a terrific move by slotting in a second goal in first-half stoppage time. Messi ended a club goal drought of 515 minutes, but Barcelona now only lead Atletico Madrid on goal difference.
