The teenager who threw a bottle at Barcelona players has apologised for his actions, but accused Neymar of provoking the Valencia fans.
Spanish media reports that the 17-year-old has written a letter to a local radio station, claiming responsibility for the bottle and asking for forgiveness, despite accusing Barca’s Brazilian forward of deliberately riling up the crowd.
"I am the supporter that threw the bottle, yes, the one that hit the Barcelona players. From the moment it left my hand, I realised the seriousness of my mistake,” said the statement of the minor which was read out on 99.99 Valencia Radio.
"I completely regret it, as it isn't an act that defines me as a person, nor does it define Valencia's great fan-base.
"When the penalty was given, I felt very impotent and upset at what had just occurred. When Messi scored and came to the north end to celebrate, I also saw how Neymar insulted and provoked all of those Valencia supporters that had supported the team until the end.
"At that moment, I saw a bottle lying on the ground, and on impulse picked it up and threw it at them.
“It was a water bottle, despite being practically empty, was enough for not just one but up to five Barcelona players to feign contact.
"I ask Barcelona for forgiveness and also to my lifelong team, who I will continue to support until the end of my days."
Barcelona won the highly-charged contest with a 93rd minute penalty from Lionel Messi.
