Villarreal vs Barcelona: Fresh off poor results in mid-week, Villarreal and Barcelona lock horns in the La Liga on Sunday with three points at stake.
Match Details:
Teams: Villarreal vs Barcelona
Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
Date: Sunday 28th November, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.voot.com/
Highlights Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona (1-2) – YouTube
Preview
Villarreal played out a 1-1 away draw vs Celta Vigo in their previous clash in the La Liga last week.
Moreno broke the deadlock for the visitors before Méndez equalized in the second half to ensure a share of the spoils.
This left Villarreal in 12th place on the table with 16 points from 13 matches, having won just 1 league win in 6 attempts.
The Yellow Submarine were beaten 2-0 at home in the Champions League as well vs Manchester United in mid-week. Hence, a positive result is required to regain the confidence.
On the other hand, Xavi’s first match as Barcelona boss was a success as his side won 1-0 at home over Espanyol last time out.
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Depay’s second half penalty was enough to ensure a 5th win of the season. This win got them to 7th in the table with 20 points from 13 matches; as they keep improving.
However, their UCL hopes were hit massively in mid-week as they drew 0-0 vs Benfica at home.
As a result, Barca’s qualification hopes depend entirely on their victory vs Bayern on MD 6; which does not look promising given their difficult season.
Both sides last met in April during the La Liga 2020-21 season; where Barcelona won 2-1 away.
Form Guide
Villarreal: LWWDL
Barcelona: DWDWD
Barcelona had 11 shots in the opening 45 minutes against Espanyol, the most they’ve had in the first half of a La Liga game this season.
Positive signs so far. 👍 pic.twitter.com/Skh3vYO5fC
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) November 20, 2021
Last Matches of both teams:
Villarreal 0-2 Manchester United
Barcelona 0-0 Benfica
Last training session before #VillarrealBarça! pic.twitter.com/sRyHHXtvTg
— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) November 26, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Villarreal vs Barcelona in India?
The match is live streamed on the Voot Select App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on MTV India channel.
Team News
Gerard Moreno remains the sole absentee for Villarreal due to injury.
Fati, Braithwaite, Wague, Pedri and Roberto continue their spell on the side-lines due to long term injuries.
Villarreal possible 11:
Rulli, Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Pedraza, Trigueros, Capoue, Parejo, Pino, Danjuma and Dia
Barcelona possible 11:
ter Stegan, Garcia, Pique, Araujo, Alba, de Jong, Busquets, González, Gavira, Ezzalzouli and Depay
Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona
Villarreal’s tough run at home continues with this visit of Barca against whom they have not won in their last 22 attempts.
We see the visitors take their time in this one before they get the goals and win.
The Yellow Submarine have a gritty side capable of defending but this looks slightly far-fetched.
Players to watch out for: Danjuma, Parejo, Depay and Gavira.