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Raphinha and Yamal score as Spanish leader Barcelona beats Villarreal

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal celebrate each other’s goals with a raised arm and hands linked as Barcelona wins 2-0 at 10-man Villarreal to stay four points clear of Real Madrid at the...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

(VIDEO) All the Goals From Villarreal vs. Barcelona in LaLiga Villarreal CF host FC Barcelona at the Estadio de la Cerámica in one of the most attractive fixtures of the LaLiga matchday. The showdown br...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lamine Yamal survives horror challenge to deliver Barcelona masterclass as La Liga champions beat 10-player Villarreal

Barcelona sensation Lamine Yamal delivered a second-half goal after surviving a horror challenge from Renato Veiga as the defending champion...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • goal

Lamine Yamal survives horror challenge to deliver Barcelona masterclass as La Liga champions beat 10-player Villarreal

"I won't be there", "How come we're starting him" - Barcelona fans react to star's inclusion in XI for clash against Villareal Barcelona fans are not happy with manager Hansi Flick as he has picked Ferran Torres as the starting forward for their La Liga match against...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dani Parejo - Records four crosses Parejo had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss versus Barcelona.

Impact Parejo earned the start after not appearing in the club's UCL team sheet last time out, notching one shot, a chance created and four crosses in the loss. He is still without a goal contribution all season, starting in five of his 13 appearances in league play this campaign.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Another goalless outing Pepe had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona.

Impact Pepe is still in the middle of a rough spell, with the attacker recording only one shot in Sunday's loss. This extends his scoreless streak to 12 appearances, last scoring Aug. 31 against Celta Vigo. He remains at two goals and an assist this season, although he continues to see consistent time.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Three shots Sunday Buchanan had three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Buchanan was able to rip off three shots Sunday, but only one hit the target, with neither of the three finding the back of the net. He remains at five goals this campaign in 16 appearances (10 starts) with his last coming in their previous outing.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Where to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona live in the USA: La Liga 2025/2026 Villarreal face Barcelona in a Matchday 17 showdown of the 2025/26 La Liga season. Here's everything you need to know, including kickoff tim...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • BOLAVIP.COM

Renato Palma Veiga - Receives straight red Veiga was shown a red card in the 40th minute of Saturday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Veiga would make an errant pass straight to the feet of a Barcelona attacker before sliding in on a dangerous tackle, making contact with the supporting ankle with both feet, and leading to an immediate dismissal. This is likely to be reviewed for dangerous conduct and lead to a two or three-game suspension. The club will then have to do without a starter in the defense for the time being, now without Juan Foyth and Veiga, leaving Rafa Marin and Adria Altimira as likely options in the defense, also without Santiago Mourino, Willy Kambwala and Logan Costa due to injury.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Option from bench Moreno (hamstring) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Moreno has passed his late fitness test after he was dealing with a hamstring injury, with the forward earning a spot from the bench. The main goal for him moving forward will be to remain fit after already missing 12 games through injury, starting in seven of his 10 appearances on the team sheet this season.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Cardona - Starting after injury Cardona (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Barcelona.

Impact Cardona was dealing with a muscular injury, but has made a quick turnaround, recovering within a week to be an option for Sunday. He began the season as a starter at left-back but has seen more of a rotational role since October, likely to continue sharing time on the left flank of the defense.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Both Barcelona and Villarreal haven’t dropped points in La Liga since October.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SI.COM

Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Villarreal: Major Absence for La Liga Leaders Barcelona end their calendar year with a tricky-looking trip to Villarreal—a game that could have massive La Liga title ramifications. Hansi...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • SI.COM

'Not happy' - Hansi Flick speaks out after losing vital Barcelona star to injury for La Liga clash with Villarreal

Unhappy Hansi Flick spoke out after losing key Barcelona star Pedri to injury ahead of their crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal on Sunday...

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • goal

'Not happy' - Hansi Flick speaks out after losing vital Barcelona star to injury for La Liga clash with Villarreal

Gerard Moreno - Late fitness call Sunday Moreno (hamstring) will be a late call for Sunday's clash against Barcelona, coach Marcelino said in the press conference.

Impact Moreno has been training with the team in recent days and will be a late fitness call after the final training session to see if he can make the squad for Sunday's big clash against Barcelona. Moreno has been a regular starter when fit and will likely hold a similar role once back available for the yellow submarine. Until then, Georges Mikautadze and Tani Oluwaseyi are the two likely options to replace him in the frontline, although Nicolas Pepe can also play a role in that spot.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona

Villarreal has quietly mounted a potential dark horse title campaign through most of the first half of La Liga

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Sergi Cardona - Dealing with muscular injury Cardona (undisclosed) was forced off in the 56th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Racing Club in the Copa del Rey due to a muscular injury, coach Marcelino confirmed in a p...

Impact Cardona is already ruled out for the last La Liga game of the year against Barcelona on Sunday since he suffered a muscular injury during Wednesday's defeat in the Copa del Rey. His absence will allow Alfonso Pedraza to get a larger role on the left side of the backline until he returns to full fitness.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Suffers muscular injury Foyth (undisclosed) was forced off in the 56th minute of Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Racing Club in the Copa del Rey due to a muscular injury, coach Marcelino confirmed in a pre...

Impact Foyth is already ruled out for the last La Liga game of the year against Barcelona on Sunday since he suffered a muscular injury during Wednesday's defeat in the Copa del Rey. This is a blow for the yellow submarine since he is a regular starter when fit and his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Rafa Marin likely starting in his spot against the Blaugranas.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Dani Parejo - Unused on bench Parejo went unused during Wednesday's loss to Racing Santander in the Copa Del Rey.

Impact Parejo went unused, but did return to the bench during Wednesday's clash. The midfielder has been struggling with a groin issue in recent weeks and wasn't summoned despite the deficit in the match. The fact he went unused in a match Villarreal were losing is a sign he may not have been fully fit on the bench.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - Called up for international duty Gueye has departed for AFCON with Senegal and is out for the time being.

Impact Gueye is leaving the club without a starter for a few weeks, as he will depart for AFCON with Senegal. He has only missed five starts all season when an option, so this is a major loss for the club. The club is dealing with some injuries, so the club will have to move some players around, with Manor Solomon an option for time, while Dani Parejo (groin) is the more likely option once fit.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ilias Akhomach - Heading out for AFCON Akhomach has been called up by Morocco for the AFCON starting Dec. 21 and ending Jan. 18, according to Actu Foot Afrique.

Impact Akhomach was called by Morocco for the AFCON and will miss all the games until at least the clash against Alaves on Jan. 11, although he could miss more games if Morocco perform well in the competition. The forward has been only a bench option this season for the yellow submarine, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish league game between Levante and Villarreal posponed because of bad weather

The Spanish league match between Levante and Villarreal originally scheduled for Sunday has been postponed because of heavy rain in the Valencia region

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Real Sociedad fires coach Sergio Francisco after third straight league loss

Real Sociedad has fired coach Sergio Francisco, two days after the club’s third straight loss in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Thomas Partey - Ruled out for time being Partey (undisclosed) remains out for the time being, coach Marcelino said in the press conference.

Impact Partey is still dealing with his injury and is not an option for Villarreal for the time being. His absence is a blow for the yellow submarine since he is a regular starter in the midfield for the club this season. His absence will allow Pape Gueye to get a larger role in the heart of the game.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Raphinha and Yamal score as Spanish leader Barcelona beats Villarreal

Lamine Yamal survives horror challenge to deliver Barcelona masterclass as La Liga champions beat 10-player Villarreal

'Not happy' - Hansi Flick speaks out after losing vital Barcelona star to injury for La Liga clash with Villarreal

Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona

Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera

Spanish league game between Levante and Villarreal posponed because of bad weather

Real Sociedad fires coach Sergio Francisco after third straight league loss