Match report

Villarreal Defeats Barcelona 2-0 in La Liga

Barcelona
Barcelona
0–2
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
May 22, 2022

Villarreal stunned FC Barcelona with a convincing 2-0 victory at the Camp Nou. The visitors took an early lead through Alfonso Pedraza and extended their advantage before halftime via Manu Trigueros' assist to Gerard Moreno, who later scored as Mario Gómez. Despite late substitutions aimed at changing the momentum, Barcelona couldn't find a way past Villarreal's resilient defense.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Barcelona 0-2 Villarreal
  • • Goals: A. Pedraza (41'), M. Gomez (55')
  • • Assists: D. Parejo to A. Pedraza, M. Trigueros to M. Gomez
  • • Yellow Cards: S. Busquets, J. Alba for Barcelona; D. Parejo for Villarreal

Lineups

Barcelona

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 M. ter Stegen (G)
  • 8 Dani Alves (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 15 C. Lenglet (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 30 Gavi (M)
  • 25 P. Aubameyang (F)
  • 11 Adama Traoré (F)
  • 19 Ferran Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 Ansu Fati
  • 7 O. Dembélé
  • 9 M. Depay
  • 6 Riqui Puig
  • 22 Óscar Mingueza
  • 36 Arnau Tenas
  • 31 Álex Balde
  • 23 S. Umtiti
  • 27 L. Carević
  • 12 M. Braithwaite
  • 43 Jandro Orellana
  • 17 L. de Jong

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 Albiol (D)
  • 2 Mario Gaspar (D)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 6 E. Capoue (M)
  • 5 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 23 Moi Gómez (M)
  • 14 Manu Trigueros (M)
  • 17 G. Lo Celso (F)
  • 24 Pedraza (D)
  • 9 Paco Alcácer (F)

Substitutes

  • 26 N. Jackson
  • 12 P. Estupiñán
  • 25 S. Aurier
  • 11 S. Chukwueze
  • 20 Rubén Peña
  • 10 Iborra
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 31 Iker Álvarez
  • 16 B. Dia
  • 7 Gerard Moreno
  • 22 A. Mandi

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    41' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Pedraza · Assist: D. Parejo
  2. Villarreal
    45'+2 Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    D. Parejo

    Foul

  3. Barcelona
    53' Barcelona Var · Penalty cancelled
    F. Torres
  4. Villarreal
    55' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Gomez
  5. Barcelona
    56' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: P. Aubameyang · On: A. Fati
  6. Barcelona
    57' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Adama Traoré · On: O. Dembele
  7. Barcelona
    59' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Sergio Busquets

    Foul

  8. Barcelona
    65' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    Jordi Alba

    Argument

  9. Villarreal
    67' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mario Gaspar · On: N. Jackson
  10. Villarreal
    67' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Paco Alcácer · On: P. Estupinan
  11. Villarreal
    67' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Trigueros · On: S. Aurier
  12. Barcelona
    71' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Torres · On: M. Depay
  13. Barcelona
    71' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gavi · On: Riqui Puig
  14. Barcelona
    81' Barcelona subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Dani Alves · On: Óscar Mingueza
  15. Villarreal
    83' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Gomez · On: S. Chukwueze
  16. Villarreal
    83' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pedraza · On: R. Pena

Match Stats

Stat Barcelona Villarreal
Fouls 12 7
Pass Accuracy 92% 79%
Offsides 5 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 4
Corners 12 1
Total Passes 667 305
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 4 0
Shots on Target 3 3
Shots off Target 7 1
Possession 70% 30%
Accurate Passes 613 240
Shots Inside Box 9 4
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 0

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Villarreal capitalized on a defensive lapse by Barcelona in the 41st minute with A. Pedraza's goal, setting the tone early.
  • ▸ The second Villarreal goal came in the 55th minute when M. Gomez scored unassisted, effectively closing out Barcelona's chances of coming back.