Barcelona stunned 2-0 at home by Hercules

MADRID - Champions Barcelona suffered a humiliating 2-0 home defeat by Hercules on Saturday when Nelson Valdez struck twice to give the tiny promoted club a shock La Liga victory at the Nou Camp.

By (Reuters)

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Published: Sun 12 Sep 2010, 12:03 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 4:42 AM

Barca had not lost at home in the league since May 2009 when they went down 1-0 to Osasuna having already secured the title but Paraguay striker Valdez scored either side of halftime to help Alicante-based Hercules pull off one of the biggest giantkilling acts of recent seasons.

David Trezeguet, who joined from Juventus in the close season, should have made it three for the visitors in the 89th minute when he had the goal at his mercy but keeper Victor Valdes scrambled across to deny the France striker.

Barca missed the chance to put pressure on arch rivals Real Madrid, who drew their opening match at Real Mallorca 0-0 and host Osasuna later on Saturday in coach Jose Mourinho’s home debut in the league.


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