Match report

Barcelona Defeats Villarreal 2-0 in La Liga Clash

Villarreal
Villarreal
0–2
FT
Barcelona
Barcelona
Dec 21, 2025

Barcelona pulled off a strong performance against Villarreal, securing a 2-0 victory that highlighted their attacking prowess. The match featured early red card drama for Villarreal's Renato Veiga and a penalty conversion by Raphinha in the 12th minute to put Barcelona ahead. Lamine Yamal added the second goal in the 63rd minute, cementing the win and boosting Barcelona’s La Liga title hopes.

Key Facts

  • • Barcelona defeated Villarreal with a score of 2-0.
  • • Raphinha scored from the penalty spot in the 12th minute for Barcelona.
  • • Renato Veiga received a red card for Villarreal in the 39th minute.
  • • Lamine Yamal netted the second goal for Barcelona in the 63rd minute, assisted by Frenkie de Jong.

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Luiz Junior (G)
  • 26 P. Navarro (D)
  • 4 R. Marin (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 23 S. Cardona (D)
  • 17 T. Buchanan (M)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 10 D. Parejo (M)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (M)
  • 19 N. Pepe (F)
  • 22 A. Perez (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Tenas
  • 3 A. Altimira
  • 6 M. Solomon
  • 7 G. Moreno
  • 9 G. Mikautadze
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi
  • 27 J. Valou
  • 37 C. Macia
  • 38 A. Diatta

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 13 J. Garcia (G)
  • 23 J. Kounde (D)
  • 5 P. Cubarsi (D)
  • 18 G. Martin (D)
  • 3 A. Balde (D)
  • 24 E. Garcia (M)
  • 21 F. de Jong (M)
  • 10 Lamine Yamal (M)
  • 16 Fermín (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 7 F. Torres (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 M. ter Stegen
  • 9 R. Lewandowski
  • 14 M. Rashford
  • 17 M. Casado
  • 22 M. Bernal
  • 25 W. Szczesny
  • 27 D. Fernandez
  • 28 R. Bardghji
  • 43 T. Marques

Timeline

  1. Barcelona
    12' Barcelona Goal · Penalty
    Raphinha
  2. Villarreal
    39' Villarreal Card · Red Card
    Renato Veiga

    Foul

  3. Barcelona
    58' Barcelona Card · Yellow Card
    E. Garcia

    Foul

  4. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Torres · On: R. Lewandowski
  5. Barcelona
    62' Barcelona subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Fermín López · On: M. Rashford
  6. Barcelona
    63' Barcelona Goal · Normal Goal
    Lamine Yamal · Assist: Frenkie de Jong
  7. Villarreal
    65' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Perez · On: G. Mikautadze
  8. Barcelona
    66' Barcelona subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Garcia · On: M. Bernal
  9. Villarreal
    73' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    T. Buchanan

    Foul

  10. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Pepe · On: T. Oluwaseyi
  11. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Parejo · On: C. Macia
  12. Barcelona
    79' Barcelona subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Kounde · On: Marc Casadó

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Barcelona
Fouls 10 8
Pass Accuracy 69% 91%
Offsides 6 1
Red Cards 1 0
Total Shots 14 19
Corners 5 10
Total Passes 197 798
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 5
Shots on Target 5 5
xG 1.66 2.72
Shots off Target 6 9
Possession 21% 79%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 135 730
Shots Inside Box 11 12
Saves 2 5
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early red card to Renato Veiga shifted momentum heavily in favor of Barcelona.
  • ▸ Raphinha's penalty conversion in the first half broke Villarreal’s resistance and gave Barcelona a psychological edge.
  • ▸ Lamine Yamal’s goal solidified Barcelona's lead, ensuring they maintained control throughout the second half.