Barcelona have got back to winning ways on their return from the international break with a 3-1 victory over Valencia at the Camp Nou.
La Blaugrana boss Ronald Koeman finds himself under growing pressure in Catalonia after an underwhelming start to the 2021/22 season.
However, his players turned in a timely winning performance against Los Che, with the returning Ansu Fati right at the heart of it for Koeman.
The Spanish international cancelled out Jose Luis Gaya’s opener, with a spectacular first goal in over a year to bring Barcelona level, before winning a penalty to allow Memphis Depay to edge them in front.
Ansu Fati is special! 🤩
A beautiful curling finish and a strong response from Barca to going behind 🔥 pic.twitter.com/MVaxIRySwT
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) October 17, 2021
Fati did have a chance to make the game safe after the restart, only to be denied by a superb Jasper Cillessen save late on, but in the end substitute Philippe Coutinho wrapped up the win in the final minutes.
Philippe Coutinho guarantees the points for Barca! 🔵🔴
He enjoyed that goal 🔥 pic.twitter.com/dTaFvrTOdF
— Premier Sports (@PremierSportsTV) October 17, 2021
Koeman’s side now face Dynamo Kyiv in midweek Champions League action with Valencia back in action against Real Mallorca next weekend.
Images via Getty Images