Barcelona 2-0 Valencia: Messi scores 400th goal to seal vital victory

  Lionel Messi scored his 400th Barcelona goal as they beat Valencia 2-0 on Saturday.

Luis Enrique's team had their lead at the summit cut to two points last weekend when they let a two-goal lead slip in a draw 2-2 at Sevilla.
Barca rediscovered their devastating best form with an emphatic 3-1 Champions League triumph at Paris Saint-Germain in midweek – Luis Suarez starring with a dazzling double.

And Suarez picked up where they left off at Camp Nou on Saturday by firing Barca ahead after 55 seconds.

But the anticipated dominant display did not follow as Valencia spurned numerous chances to equalise, most notable when captain Dani Parejo had a penalty saved and Andre Gomes struck the post.

Barca recovered their poise after half-time and Messi netted his 400th goal for the club in stoppage time, putting pressure on nearest rivals Real Madrid, who host Malaga later on Saturday.