Jordi Masip made the most of his return to the Camp Nou with a fantastic display, topped with a penalty save to deny Leo Messi.
After just four official first team appearances for Barcelona in his nine years at the club, Masip was intent on making a statement.
The Real Valladolid stopper was instrumental in keeping the scoreline to a minimum.
Only a Messi penalty late in the first half got passed him, for which he even guessed the right way.
Messi, Kevin-Prince Boateng, Ousmane Dembele, Luis Suarez and Philippe Coutinho all tried their luck but their was simply no getting past the 30-year-old.
Faced against the Argentine from 12 yards once again in the latter stages of the game, Masip guessed the right way and this time tipped the ball wide for a moment of self-vindication.
He may have left the field on the side of the losing team on Saturday, but Masip will have felt an inner victory at his old home.
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Valverde was the hero of the match why gave him only a year give him 5 years contract,If they perform like last 4 matches then it will be no wonder if Lyon kick them out of UCL,Last year they've reached QF but it seems this time no QF.Valverde is a dog they give him 24 M when he's not worth of €100 even free,Look at RMA they sacked Lopetigui at right time and now they're performing well,Valverde this season you'll get 0 trophies,Liga winners ATM Copa winners RMA, UCL winners Man City...So chill and Give Valverde 5 years contract and rise his wages...Next year they won't qualify for even Europa League.