Barcelona and Villarreal CF meet for their La Liga encounter on Sunday, both are upbeat with their respective victories in the earlier matches. While Barcelona defeated Cadiz FC 2-0 on August 20, Villarreal beat Mallorca 1-0 on August 18.
The FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF match will be held on Sunday, August 27 at Estadio de la Ceramica. The game will kick off at 11.30 a.m. ET.
The FC Barcelona vs Villarreal CF match match can be watched on ESPN+. It will be available for live streaming on ESPN.
Barca have registered a new player for their Sunday showdown in the La Liga tournament. Xavi Hernandez is upbeat and he is sure that his boys will be relentless once they touch the ground. But his main concern is that he left without Ronald Araujo and Pedri in central defense and midfield respectively. Besides, he is not completely sure of fielding Alejandro Balde who has injured his knee and is still doubtful.
It is also a matter of concern that Jordi Alba has quit to reunite with Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets at Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer of the U.S.A.
Villarreal have not played their best football in La Liga this season so far and they are placed 10th in the standing. On the other hand, Barcelona have been placed 6th in the standing.
Barcelona have won 20 out of the 48 matches they have played with Villarreal so far. They have defeated Villarreal consecutive three times in their La Liga campaign in 2007-08. Villarreal have won only one out of 28 such matches. Villarreal have lost 28 matches against Barcelona in the La Liga tournament so far.