Barcelona's 2-1 comeback victory over already-relegated Real Valladolid on Saturday increased their advantage at the top of La Liga to seven points. Only Pedri remained in his starting spot as Hansi Flick made ten changes to his team ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final matchup against Inter. Marc-Andre ter Stegen made his much anticipated comeback in goal during the match, having been out since September due to an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Within six minutes, Valladolid, whose relegation was guaranteed after their loss to Real Betis last week, seized an unexpected lead. Raul Moro's cross was deflected and nestled into the side netting after Ivan Sanchez grabbed onto it. Barcelona was irritated by the hosts throughout the first half, but the visitors immediately rallied after the interval. After Andre Ferreira parried a cross from Lamine Yamal, Raphinha scored a half-volley into the bottom corner nine minutes into the second half.