Deco sees red as Valencia shock leaders Barcelona

PRIMERA LIGA leaders, Barcelona, who face Liverpool at the Camp Nou on Wednesday, suffered a 2-1 defeat to Valencia at the Mestalla last night.

Two quick goals early in the second half from Miguel Angel Angulo and David Silva settled a hotly-contested match, which saw Valencia’s David Albelda and Barca’s Deco sent off for a pair of ugly challenges near the hour mark.

Ronaldinho pulled a goal back for the visitors with a free-kick in injury time.