La Liga: FC Barcelona 3 - Villarreal CF 2

Some facts about Barcelona's opponent:

Villarreal are unbeaten in their last 18 games in all competitions.

Villarreal have scored at least 1 goal in their last 25 games.

In their last 10 La Liga games Villarreal are: 7W-3D-0L with a goal difference of 19:5.

In short: Villarreal won't be walkovers, even in Camp Nou.
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Official: 18 players called up for the game against Villarreal today, Masip, Montoya and Bartra not included.

[1/2] Squad (vs Villarreal): Bravo, Ter Stegen, Alves, Pique, Mascherano, Mathieu, Adriano, Alba, Busquets
[2/2] Squad (vs Villarreal): Rakitic, Xavi, Sergi Roberto, Iniesta, Rafinha, Pedro, Messi, Suarez, Neymar

Since the 2nd half against Atletico was a walk in the park and the next game is next weekend I expect no rotations and a full strength team and possibly Mathieu replacing Mascherano.

Predicted Barca lineup:


Although Pique might sit out and we could see Mathieu-Mascherano because Pique is 1 yellow away from suspension. So is Alves by the way. Next game is in San Mames ...

While they are in fine form, Villareal doesn't actually have the finest record there. Wouldn't be pushovers but I'm pretty sure Barcelona can handle Villareal.

Doc wrote:While they are in fine form, Villareal doesn't actually have the finest record there. Wouldn't be pushovers but I'm pretty sure Barcelona can handle Villareal.

Nice try, dawg.

Seems like Rakitic is injured?

Unofficial: Rafinha will start against Villarreal, replacing Rakitic [mundo deportivo]

Edit: Yep, Rafinha is starting.

Barcelona line-up (official): Bravo - Alves Pique Mascherano Alba - Rafinha Busquets Iniesta - Messi Suarez Neymar

Very attacking. Pressing needs to be on point.

Am I talking to myself you poses?

Fußball wrote:Am I talking to myself you poses?

Calma. I'm also here. Will be a good game.

lol just got on, any confirmation on rakitic injury? i think it's just roatation or precaution

will the dos santos brothers play aka ex barca players?

should be entertaining hopefully our ballhogs don't stop suarez from truly reaching his final form

Spoiler:

I haven't found Villarreal's lineup yet. Useless Barcastuff.

Yellow Submarines official lineup

-------------Asenjo
Gasper-Musacchio-Ruiz-Costa
----------Piña------Jona
Cheryshev---------------Bruno
--------Vietto--------Gio

Subs
J. Carlos
Dorado
Rukavina
Gomez
Uche
Trigueros
Moreno

JdS to dominate in Camp Nou.

Fußball wrote:

Fußball wrote:Am I talking to myself you poses?

Calma. I'm also here. Will be a good game.

Lmfao

Suarez missing 2 solid chances

Suarez is one frustrating player.

1-0 Villarreal

It was the ball hogs that caused it.

It was the ball hogs that caused it.

It was the ball hogs that caused it.

Getafe + Messi vs Villarreal.

And my god was Suarez bad in the first half.

if only the ball hogs could stop touching the ball then maybe suarez will hit the post this time.. man..

Its again Messi who opens up defense

Alexjanosik is like "but suarez was pressing"

That front of Gio x Vietto is sweet; very dynamic duo

What a game

Rafinha is having a solid game btw

Lol at Suarez and at this ref

Heart attack defense was back, luckily they get a week rest next.

interesting when we put pedro in he played in the center.. rather then moving messi back.

rafinha is legit no doubt about it love how he tried his best not to get subbed out even after a bloody nose.

pique lol..

i wont pick on suarez too much despite how overhyped he is by someone in this section but he had another average game, he could of scored two but some of his passes were good.

neymar had a poor game but still scored when it mattered.

What happened to Barca's defense, fss.