BarcelonaVillarreal and Barça will face each other this Sunday at La Ceràmica (4:15 p.m.) in a match corresponding to Matchday 17 of the League. Barça will look to maintain their lead and extend their streak of positive results, while Villarreal wants to stay in the Champions zone.
Barça comes to the duel after six consecutive victories in all competitions. Villarreal comes from six consecutive victories in the League, but was eliminated in the Copa del Rey against Racing. Hansi Flick’s are the leaders of the League with 43 points, four above Real Madrid. Marcelino’s are third with 35 points but with two games to go. Barça have lost two away games, while Villarreal have not lost a single one at home.
Barça has the already known injuries of Ronald Araujo, Pablo Gavi and Dani Olmo. Villarreal will have the absences of Kambwala, Costa, Gueye, Thomas, Cabanes and Akhomach.
Time and place of the match
The match will be played this Sunday at 16.15 at the Ceràmica stadium (Vila-real).
Where to watch the match (television)
The duel between Valencians and Catalans can be seen on television through Dazn LaLiga. You can also follow the ARA live minute by minute.
Probable lineups for the match
Vila-real (4-4-2): Luiz Junior; Pau Navarro, Rafa Marín, Veiga, Pedraza; Comesaña, Parejo, Buchanan, Moleiro; Oluwaseyi i Ayoze.
FC Barcelona (4-3-3): Eric Garcia, Pedri, Raphinha Days; Yamal, Rashford and Ferran.
Referee: To confirm
