Instead of Messi’s 524th goal for Barcelona in 603 appearances, it required Messi’s 198th assist on a goal by left-back Jordi Alba in order to salvage a point. Prior to the kick off both teams paid tribute to former Valencia president Jaime Ortí Ruiz who died last week. 1 - Barcelona attempted 438 passes against Valencia, the most in a first half of a La Liga game this season. The gap between Barcelona and Valencia stays at 4 points with Real Madrid a further four points off the pace. Was a tribute to the late Jaime Ortí Ruiz, former Valencia president.

Source: Forbes November 26, 2017 23:03 UTC