Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 this Sunday at the Estadio de la Cerámica, in the 17th round of LaLiga. With possession control and efficiency in their chances, the Catalan team secured the result ...
Barcelona defeated Villarreal 2-0 this Sunday at the Estadio de la Cerámica, in the 17th round of LaLiga. With possession control and efficiency in their chances, the Catalan team secured the result in the first half and managed it in the second half.
The game started lively. Villarreal posed a threat with counterattacks by Pepé and Ayoze Pérez, but wasted good opportunities. Barcelona responded in the ninth minute when Raphinha was brought down in the area and the referee awarded a penalty.
Raphinha took the penalty, shooting to the right corner and opening the score. Shortly after, the Brazilian threatened again with a shot from outside the area that hit the crossbar. Villarreal tried to react but continued to miss their finishes.
Near the interval, Renato Veiga was sent off after a strong tackle on Lamine Yamal. With one more player, Barcelona had even more space to pass the ball and control the game.
In the second half, the Catalan dominance was evident. In the 17th minute, after a loose ball in the area, Lamine Yamal scored the second goal with a toe-poke. With a 2-0 lead, Barça managed the advantage.
Villarreal tried to reduce the deficit but was stopped by good saves from Joan García and a lack of precision. In the end, Barcelona maintained control and confirmed another away victory.
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Category: General Sports
