Barcelona are back in second place and are now just one point behind La Liga leaders Atlético Madrid thanks to a hard-fought 1-0 win over Real Valladolid at Camp Nou, Barça’s 13th in the last 14 games.
The Blaugrana looked rusty after the international break and struggled against a solid Valladolid defense, but Dembouz scored a 90th minute winner to give Barça three gigantic points in the title race.
Barcelona extend their LaLiga winning streak to six games, moving a point behind league-leaders Atletico Madrid in the process.
First-half efforts from Pedri and Kodro were only denied by the frame of the respective goals before the game came to life in the second half.
Plano’s dismissal for a sliding tackle on Dembele encouraged the hosts, who grabbed a crucial, late winner from Dembele at the back post in the 90th minute.
Up next for Barcelona is the El Clasico on Saturday.