Summary Barcelona and Valencia played a 1-1 draw in the Spanish league.
Lionel Messi extended his record streak by scoring in his 12th consecutive Spanish league game to give leader Barcelona a 1-1 draw at Valencia on Sunday.
Midfielder Ever Banega struck first for Valencia in the 33rd, only for Messi to level for the visitors from the penalty spot six minutes later.
Former Valencia star David Villa had Barcelona s best chance late but failed to finish on the break before goalkeeper Victor Valdes made an excellent save to deny Roberto Soldado two minutes from time.
Barcelona leads main rival Real Madrid by 16 points after the defending champions 1-0 loss at Granada the day before from Cristiano Ronaldo s first career own goal.
Atletico Madrid is second, trailing Barcelona by 12 points ahead of its game against Real Betis later.
