Valencia have moved back to within four points of league leaders Barcelona following their 2-0 away win over Catalan side Espanyol in a Matchday 12 clash on Sunday evening.

The home side hit the post twice through Sergi Darder and Gerard Moreno in a first half that ended goalless before a second half completely dominated by Marcelinho’s men.

Their dominance paid off midway into the second half as Valencia took the lead through a long range effort from French midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia before Santi Mina added a second goal to wrap up the victory thus making it a club record 8th successive wins.

The win takes Valencia to 30 points from 12 games behind leaders Barcelona (34 points) ahead of their meeting at the Mestalla on Sunday.

Results (Sunday):

Malaga 3-2 Deportivo

Espanyol 0-2 Valencia

Las Palmas 0-2 Levante

Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Villareal

Top 4:

1. Barcelona 34 points

2. Valencia 30 points

3. Real Madrid 24 points

4. Atletico Madrid 24 points