Fati Leads Barcelona to Comeback Against Valencia

Ansu Fati celebrated his first start in almost a year by scoring one goal and providing an assist during Barcelona's comeback to secure a 3-1 victory over Valencia at Camp Nou in La Liga on Sunday. Despite full capacity being allowed for the first time since March 2020, only half of the stadium was filled, and silence fell five minutes into the match when José Gayà scored the first goal for Valencia with a long-range shot. Barcelona responded strongly, with Fati equalizing in the 13th minute with a stunning shot from outside the penalty area. The emerging striker was brought down by Gayà inside the box four minutes before halftime, leading to Memphis Depay successfully converting the penalty. Carlos Soler hit the post as Valencia sought to equalize, but the hosts sealed the win when substitute Philippe Coutinho scored from close range five minutes before the end. Coach Ronald Koeman's team climbed to seventh place with 15 points, five points behind leaders Real Sociedad, with one game remaining for Barcelona.