Dembele’s late strike ensures Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0; rise to 2nd in the points table

Barcelona beat Real Valladolid 1-0 at the Camp Nou on Monday to secure a massive three points as Dembélé scored the winner to send the home side to within a point of Atlético Madrid.

The home side was dominant right from the start of proceedings but have lacked pace and attacking impetus to create any difficulties for the away side in the first half.

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Kodro nearly put the visitors ahead, however his headed effort was denied by the crossbar as ter Stegan stood motionless.

Barcelona created very little but Pedri’s low, driven strike on the cusp of half-time did cannon into the post, after a parried save by Matip to keep the score line 0-0.

Olaza had a magnificent opportunity to put Valladolid ahead but his strike flew narrowly wide of the target.

Matip made another brilliant save to deny Dembélé a chance to open the scoring. He parried his shot away before Griezmann headed wide.

Things did not work for Real Valladolid as they left with 10-men after Dembele’s late strike ensure win for Barcelona.

Barcelona finally broke the deadlock and got the crucial goal as Dembélé scored a winning goal. He smashed a left-footed volley to put the home side ahead on the night in the 90^th minute.

The Frenchman took advantage of Araujo’s missing header and lurked at the back-post to score the winner.

Barcelona with this win extended their La Liga winning streak to six matches.

Next up for Barcelona is the season-defining El Clásico. They will face Real Madrid on Saturday given the slip up from the table toppers last night.

The title race is on a knife-edge with another nine matches to go.