As featured on NewsNow: Football news

Messi nets 400th goal for Barcelona in Valencia win

Lionel Messi struck his 400th career goal for Barcelona in their 2-0 win over Valencia.

The Argentinian scored with the last kick of the game after Luis Suarez had opened the scoring inside the first minute of the match, but this impressive Valencia side were unlucky not to take more from the game, and Dani Parejo passed up an opportunity to equalise in the first half from the penalty spot.

"We had a wonderful start, but we made mistakes when they brought the pressure. In the second half we had more control over the game.

"The win puts us where we want. For us it's a great result. It's a day to congratulate all the players who gave it their all, despite playing with little gas in the tank," coach Luis Enrique said after the game.

Video of the day:

About the author

Tribal Football Staff

×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

  1. Go Ad-Free
  2. Faster site experience
  3. Support great writing
  4. Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free
×

Subscribe and go ad-free

For only $10 a year

Subscribe now
Launch Offer: 2 months free