'Lee Kang-in Absent' Valencia Secures 2-0 Victory Over Barcelona

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Valencia won 2-0 against FC Barcelona in a match where Lee Kang-in did not play.

On the 26th (Korean time), Valencia and Barcelona faced off in the 21st round of the 2019-20 Spanish La Liga at Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia, Spain.

Lee Kang-in did not participate in the match.

Valencia scored the first goal in the 3rd minute of the second half when G?mez's shot hit the net. Later, in the 29th minute of the second half, Messi attempted an attack with a free kick, but Valencia blocked all attempts.

Then, G?mez received a pass from Ferran Torres in the 32nd minute of the second half and scored the second goal with a right-footed shot. Ultimately, the match ended with Valencia defeating Barcelona 2-0.

With this match, Valencia recorded 9 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses (34 points), rising to 5th place. Barcelona maintained 1st place with 13 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses (43 points), but tied with 2nd place Real Madrid (12 wins, 7 draws, 1 loss; 43 points).

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