(CNN) -- Barcelona produced a masterful second-half display to come from behind and defeat Valencia 2-1 at the Nou Camp on Saturday.
The home side went behind after 37 minutes when Pablo Hernandez scored for the visitors.
But second half goals from Andres Iniesta and Carles Puyol ensured that Barca secured all three points -- something they have struggled to do at home so far this season, dropping five points in their first three home games.
David Villa, who was facing his old club for the first time since his €40 million ($55 million) summer transfer, had several chances to score but was denied by some excellent saves from Valencia's keeper Cesar Sanchez.
The win puts Barcelona level on 16 points with Valencia at the top of La Liga.
Earlier Atletico Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Getafe at the Vicente Calderon stadium. The victory moves them to within three points of the top spot.
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