Valencia have vowed to slap a life ban, on the fan on struck Lionel Messi on the head with a bottle.
The Barcelona forward was hit, while celebrating Sergio Busquets’ winner in the 94th minute of their La Liga game at the Mestalla.
Messi was also booked for complaining to the referee, but Valencia have also come out to state they will punish the supporter accordingly.
“Valencia regret and condemn the isolated incident in the game against Barcelona in which a small, uncapped bottle of water was thrown from the stands at opposition player Lionel Messi,” the club said on their website.
“The club will endeavour to locate the person who threw the bottle and they will be banned for life from the Mestalla.
“Valencia operate a zero tolerance policy on such actions and rigorously enforce all security measures set out by legislation.”
The victory for Barca leaves them in second position, behind leaders Real Madrid.
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