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- Barcelona lost 3-1 to Valencia in their final match of the 2025-26 La Liga season
- Robert Lewandowski scored his 120th goal for the club in what was likely his farewell appearance
- The team conceded three goals in the final thirty minutes after leading at the hour mark
- Ronald Araujo impressed during his forty-five minutes on the pitch before being substituted
- Gavi delivered a hardworking performance in midfield despite the defeat
Barcelona ended their 2025-26 campaign with a 3-1 defeat away to Valencia at the Mestalla Stadium. The result came on the final day of the La Liga season.
Robert Lewandowski gave the visitors the lead after sixty minutes with a sharp finish. This goal marked his 120th strike for the Catalan giants. The Polish forward is expected to leave the club when the transfer window opens.
Valencia responded strongly in the closing stages of the match. The home side scored three times in the final half-hour to complete a remarkable comeback. Barcelona’s defence appeared tired and made costly errors during this period.
Ronald Araujo stood out in the first half. The Uruguayan centre-back looked solid and confident before leaving the pitch at half-time. The team struggled to maintain its shape after his departure.
Gavi worked tirelessly in midfield. The young Spain international covered plenty of ground and showed excellent energy. However, attacking players Dani Olmo and Marcus Rashford failed to create clear chances during the match.
Eric Garcia provided a steady display in defence. Manager Hansi Flick will hope that Alejandro Balde can recover his best form over the summer after a difficult end to the season.
The defeat did not change Barcelona’s final league position. Nevertheless, Flick will want to address the defensive mistakes that allowed Valencia to secure a comfortable victory.