Barcelona v Villarreal: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as hosts look to pull four points clear of Real Madrid


Barcelona can heap the pressure on Real Madrid by beating Villarreal at Camp Nou on Saturday.

By the time Madrid host Getafe on Monday, Los Blancos could be four points adrift of Hansi Flick’s side.

Barca beat Levante 3-0 at home last Sunday in a much-needed victory after defeats to Girona and Atlético Madrid, the latter in the Copa del Rey semi-final, first leg.

Villarreal are also desperate for points to maintain their push for a Champions League qualifying spot.

The Yellow Submarine start the weekend in third place after back-to-back wins over Levante and Valencia.

Barcelona players celebrate scoring against Levante

Where to watch Barcelona v Villarreal: TV and online stream

Barcelona v Villarreal kicks off at 1515 GMT on Saturday and is available to stream via Premier Sports Player and LaLiga TV.

A Premier Sports subscription costs £120 a year, £11.99 per month on a 12-month contract or £16.99 per month with 30 days’ cancellation notice required.

Bet365 customers with funds in their account can stream the game via the bet365 app and the website.

Barcelona v Villarreal stats

  • The last two Barcelona home games against Villarreal produced a total of 13 goals, with the away side winning both.
  • Three of the last four games in this fixture have been won by Villarreal, though only two took place at Camp Nou.
  • Only Kylian Mbappe (27) has registered more LaLiga goal involvements than Lamine Yamal (19) this season.
  • Villarreal duo Alberto Moleiro (13) and Georges Mikautadze (12) have combined for 25 goal involvements in LaLiga.
  • Barca striker Robert Lewandowski has five goals against Villarreal since joining the Blaugrana in 2022.



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