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Barcelona win big in La Liga against Valencia

Raphinha and Araújo score in Barcelona's 3-0 win over Valencia

Barcelona moved up to third in the La Liga standings with a 3-0 win over Valencia on Sunday.

Raphinha opened the scoring for Barcelona in the 15th minute, and Ronald Araújo added a second goal in the 58th minute. Valencia pulled one back through Yunus Musah in the 83rd minute, but Barcelona held on to secure the win.

The win was Barcelona's fourth in a row in La Liga, and it moved them up to third in the standings, two points behind second-placed Real Madrid. Valencia, meanwhile, remained in eighth place, four points behind sixth-placed Real Betis.

Barcelona were the dominant team throughout the match, and they created several chances to score. Raphinha opened the scoring with a fine finish from inside the area, and Araújo doubled the lead with a header from a corner. Valencia improved in the second half, and they pulled one back through Musah, but Barcelona held on to secure the win.

The win was a welcome boost for Barcelona, who had been struggling for form in recent weeks. They will now be hoping to continue their good run of form when they face Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final on Wednesday.

Valencia, meanwhile, will be disappointed with the result, but they will take solace from the fact that they played well in the second half. They will now be hoping to bounce back when they face Athletic Bilbao in the Copa del Rey quarter-final on Thursday.

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