The Short Version
Valencia struck twice within ten second-half minutes to overturn Barcelona's lead and close out a 3-1 victory in their season-ending La Liga match at Mestalla, though the result proved insufficient for European qualification.
Robert Lewandowski marked what may be his Barcelona farewell with a goal, pinging the champions ahead just after the hour when Ferran Torres' volley deflected off him and past the keeper for his 119th goal in four seasons with the club.
The matchup already has enough history; the job is to keep the reading list shorter than the tension.
The Useful Context
The lead lasted five minutes. Javi Guerra equalized with a neat finish on the edge of the box, and four minutes later Valencia had the advantage after Guerra's effort fell to Luis Rioja, who fired left-footed into the net. Guido Rodríguez added a third deep in stoppage time from distance.
Valencia nonetheless missed out on European places. Getafe's win over Osasuna and Rayo Vallecano's victory at Alavés kept the hosts seventh, short of continental competition.
The Part Still Unclear
Observation: The season's final day offered a quiet curtain rather than a title race, with Barcelona playing out the string as champions and Lewandowski getting his tribute in defeat.