Valencia fail to cash in as Barca stun Real

VALENCIA failed to take full advantage after Barcelona blew a hole in Real Madrid’s hopes of retaining their Spanish title when defeating the champions 2-1 last night, their first victory at the Santiago Bernabeu for seven seasons.

Valencia could only manage a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao later, which gives them a one point advantage over Real with four games left.

Barca have now gone 16 games unbeaten and are in third, four points behind Real.