Valencia secured a 3-1 victory over Barcelona at the Mestalla on Sunday, though the result was not enough to propel them into European competition for next season.
The match remained scoreless through the first half, with neither side able to establish dominance.
Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 60th minute when Robert Lewandowski, making his final appearance for the club, diverted a shot from Ferran Torres into the net.
Valencia responded quickly, with Javi Guerra equalising shortly after following an error from Barcelona substitute Xavi Espart.
Luis Rioja then gave Valencia the lead, finishing calmly to beat Wojciech Szczesny at his near post and send the home crowd into raptures.
Guido Rodriguez sealed the victory for Valencia in stoppage time, extending their lead and confirming the final scoreline.
Despite the win, Valencia’s late push for a UEFA Conference League spot ultimately fell short, finishing outside the qualifying positions.
The club will look to build on this positive end to the season and challenge for European qualification next year, having secured their La Liga status last week.
Barcelona, having already secured a strong campaign, will now focus on the summer transfer window as Hansi Flick prepares for his first full season in charge.
The club are expected to make significant additions to the squad in an attempt to compete for major honours next season.
Lewandowski’s goal marked his final contribution as a Barcelona player, bringing an end to his time at the Spotify Camp Nou.
The Polish striker failed to find the net in his farewell appearance at the stadium last week, but managed to score on his final outing for the club.
