Luis Suarez struck in the first minute and Lionel Messi reached another career landmark as Barcelona beat Valencia 2-0 in La Liga.
Barcelona returned to winning ways in La Liga with a hard fought 2-0 victory over Valencia.
Luis Enrique's team had its lead at the summit cut to two points last weekend when it let a two-goal lead slip in a draw 2-2 at Sevilla.
Barca rediscovered its devastating best form with an emphatic 3-1 UEFA Champions League triumph at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek – Luis Suarez starring with a dazzling brace.
Suarez picked up where he left off at Camp Nou on Saturday by firing Barca ahead after 55 seconds.