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Villarreal vs Barcelona, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

Join us for another Barcelona La Liga adventure!

Villarreal CF v Real Madrid CF - Copa del Rey Photo by David Aliaga/NurPhoto via Getty Images

FULL-TIME, Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona: A dominant performance by the Barça defense to survive the second half pressure from Villarreal and pick up three more points and extend their lead at the top of the table to 11 points. The attack was hugely disappointing, but the backline continues to look amazing and Barça get a huge win in a really tough environment.


90’ GOAL DISALLOWED: Villarreal equalize at the death with Samuel Chukwueze, but the goal is ruled out for an offside on Yéremi Pino in the buildup.


SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona: Back underway at the Madrigal!


HALFTIME, Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona: Barça started great and scored a beautiful opener but couldn’t sustain the same level of play and Villarreal finished the half as the better team. They came very close to an equalizer just before halftime and promise to make things even tougher in the second half.


GOAL!!! Villarreal 0-1 Barcelona (Pedri 18’): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! Jules Kounde wins the ball high up the pitch and Pedri makes a quick one-two with Robert Lewandowski and finds the back of the net!


KICKOFF! Villarreal 0-0 Barcelona: And we’re underway at El Madrigal!


WELCOME TO THE ESTADIO DE LA CERÁMICA!!! The newly renovated home of Villarreal, forever known as El Madrigal in our hearts, is the site of a giant La Liga match between the hosts and Barcelona, who come into this one looking to extend their lead at the top of the table to 11 points if they’re able to beat a Villarreal side that’s been playing well under former Barça manager Quique Setién. This should be fun, and you’re welcome to join us to follow and comment all the action. Vamos!

(Note: the comments will be open only when the team news come out, because our commenter people love commenting and sometimes there are too many comments in the comments section)


LINEUPS

BARCELONA

Starting XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Araujo, Christensen, Balde; Kessie, De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Lewandowski, Gavi (4-3-3)

Substitutes: Peña (GK), Tenas (GK), Eric, Alonso, Alba, Roberto, Torre, Ferran, Fati, Alarcón

VILLARREAL

Starting XI: Reina; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Moreno; Coquelin, Parejo, Capoue; Pino, Morales, Baena (4-3-3)

Substitutes: Álvarez (GK), Cuenca, Mandi, Femenía, Mojica, Terrats, Trigueros, Chukwueze, Niño


MATCH INFO

Competition/Round: 2022-23 La Liga, Matchday 21

Date/Time: Sunday, February 12, 2023, 9pm CET/WAT (Barcelona & Nigeria), 8pm GMT (UK), 3pm ET, 12pm PT (USA), 1.30am IST (India, Monday)

Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain

Referee: Alejandro José Hernández Hernández

VAR: Santiago Jaime Latre

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), Not Available (Canada), Viaplay Sports 2 (UK), Sports18 (India), SuperSport (Nigeria), Movistar LaLiga (Spain), others

Online: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), Movistar+ (Spain), others


Matchday Thread Rules

We don’t have a lot of rules here, but there are a few things to keep in mind when joining our matchday threads:

Even if the referee sucks or we lose the game, watch the swearing. It’s just unnecessary. Also, don’t discuss illegal streaming links. Those who do it will be warned, and those who post links will be instantly banned. Finally, be nice to each other. This is a Barcelona community and we don’t need to offend one another.

Have fun with the game! Forever and ever, no matter the competition, VISCA EL BARÇA!

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