Barça took all three points from their visit to the Pabellón Municipal Virgen de la Cabeza. Braces from Pito and Lozano delivered the goods on Tuesday in Valdepeñas, meaning the Catalans are guaranteed the honorary title of ‘winter champions’, with the first half of the season being completed on February 12 at the Palau against Cartagena.
It’s the first time since 2016/17 that Barça have claimed that honour.
This win against the side in second place is testimony of the fine form being shown by Barça this season, who went into the game six points ahead of Valdepeñas, but having played one game more. Whatever happens, Barça will be league leaders after the European Championship and Copa America, with 12 wins and just one draw so far.
MATCH STATS
Valdepeñas: Edu, Lolo, Catela, Lemine, Sergio, Humberto, Matheus Preá, Batería, Rafa Rato, Chino, Nano.
Barça: Dídac, Lozano, Marcenio, Pito, Ferrao, Matheus, Coelho, Dyego, Adolfo.
Goals: 0-1, Pito (min 5). 1-1, Chino, pen (min 11). 2-1, Chino (min 13). 2-2, Pito (min 32). 2-3, Lozano (min 34). 2-4, Lozano (min 37).
Referees: Moreno Durán, Moreno Reina.
