UPDATE 2-Soccer-Henry rescues point for Barca at Valencia

* Substitute Henry grabs 2-2 draw for Barca in Valencia

* Real have chance to cut lead before next week's 'clasico'

* Numancia closer to relegation after 2-1 defeat in Almeria

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By Mark Elkington

MADRID, April 25 (Reuters) - Thierry Henry came off the bench to rescue a point for Barcelona as the leaders came back to draw 2-2 at Valencia in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Two quick goals before the break from Valencia's Hedwiges Maduro and Pablo Hernandez had helped the home side move 2-1 ahead, overturning Lionel Messi's opener for the visitors.

But Henry's deflected shot looped into the net for the equaliser with five minutes to go moving Barca seven points clear of chasing Real Madrid, who visit Sevilla on Sunday.

Barca have 82 points with five matches left to play ahead of the champions on 75, Sevilla with 57 and Valencia on 56.