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Don't you dare doubt Lewandowski! Barcelona winners, losers & ratings from last-second Valencia victory

Barcelona have Robert Lewandowski to thank for a vital three points against Valencia.

The Polish striker got on the end of a Raphinha cross to grab a late, late goal that sealed a 1-0 win against the home team.

Ansu Fati and Ousmane Dembele both underwhelmed for the visitors and left Lewandowski isolated in the box, while Ferran Torres fluffed his lines when presented with a golden opportunity late in the game.

But the ex-Bayern Munich forward waited for his moment to come and proved he can always be relied upon with a vital intervention in stoppage time. He entered the game averaging more league goals and assists per 90 minutes (not including penalties) than at any point in Germany. He's far from finished.

But while coach Xavi will be relieved to have secured another three points to prevent Real Madrid from going further ahead at the top of the table, the game left some concerns.

Jules Kounde and Eric Garcia picked up injuries while too many of the starting XI disappointed, leaving the coach with problems to figure out in the coming weeks.

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