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Valencia 2-3 Barcelona: Ronald Koeman's side come from behind to win and keep their LaLiga title race hopes very much alive after leaders Atletico Madrid and rivals Real Madrid win on Saturday

Barcelona dramatically came from behind to win 3-2 against a stubborn Valencia at the Mestalla stadium on Sunday evening to keep their LaLiga title hopes alive.

After a quiet, goalless first half, former Arsenal defender Gabriel Paulista opened the scoring for the hosts five minutes after the interval, before Lionel Messi netted a double either side of an Antoine Griezmann strike to complete the Spanish giants' turnaround.

Despite Carlos Soler's stunning late 35-yard strike, Barcelona held on, with the result leaving Ronald Koeman's side level on points with second-placed Real Madrid, and just two points off current leaders Atletico Madrid with just four games remaining this season.