Valencia draw a 'tough' blow for Barcelona, says Pedri

La Liga champions Barcelona dropped more points in the Spanish title race in a tense 1-1 draw at Valencia on Saturday. Xavi Hernandez's men moved third, a point clear of Atletico Madrid, but trail Real Madrid by four and shock leaders Girona by six, having played one game more than all three sides.
"Anything that wasn't three points was a tough blow for us. We did a lot of things right, but we didn't get the goal - I think our play was a lot better than in the Girona game, where we weren't good," Barca midfielder Pedri told 'Movistar'.
The Spain international said the team were backing Xavi. "We're with the coach, these aren't good moments for any of us... we have to be united to turn it around."
As in Barca's defeat by Girona, the game flowed from end-to-end, a consequence of the champions starting without a pure holding midfielder.