Lionel Messi matches Pele record but Barcelona held by Valencia

Lionel Messi, centre, equalled Pele’s record (AP Photo/Joan Monfort)

Lionel Messi equalled Pele’s record of 643 goals for a single club but struggling Barcelona still slipped to a 2-2 La Liga draw with Valencia at the Nou Camp.

Maxi Gomez prodded in to snatch a draw for Valencia, condemning Barcelona to their seventh match without a win in just 13 league encounters this term.