Messi's brace helps Barcelona register 4-2 win over Valencia
Argentine forward Lionel Messi scored twice as La Liga champions, Barcelona, saw off Valencia with a 4-2 win on Sunday. Manchester City loanee Eliaquim Mangala, who was sent off in the 44th minute, headed Valencia in front in the 29th minute, before Luis Suarez' 34th-minute equaliser. Messi scored in the 45th and 52nd minute to help Barcelona sail past Valencia.