In a crucial game in their bid to avoid relegation, Cyle Larin's Real Valladolid beat Barcelona 3-1. Larin was Player of the Match with a PK and a great assist on another goal. He is seventh in goal scoring percentage in La Liga with 8 goals and three assists in 17 games. He is 21st in league scoring despite only playing half the games.
PLAYER OF THE MATCH - CYLE LARIN (REAL VALLADOLID)
The 28-year-old Canada international was sensational tonight for his side. He kept cool under pressure to send Ter Stegen the wrong way and score his penalty and his assist for Gonzalo Plata's goal was a sensational bit of play to find a perfect pass. Larin was a handful all evening for the Barcelona defence and his constant dropping into pockets out wide made him hard to track. A great performance.
PLAYER RATINGS
Real Valladolid: Masip 8, Fresneda 7, Fernandez N/A, Sanchez 7, Olaza 7, Mesa 7, Aguado 7, Plata 8, Plano 7, Machis 7,
Larin 9 Subs: Escudero 8, Monchu 6, Rosa 6, Perez 6, Torres 7
FC Barcelona: Ter Stegen 6, Balde 6, Alonso 6, Christensen 6, Roberto 6, Gavi 6, Garcia 6, De Jong 7, Torre 7, Lewandowski 7, Raphinha 7 Subs: Pena 6, Kessie 6, Dembele 6, Torres 6, Fati 6