FT Barcelona 3 - 0
Villarreal
Commentary:
90+4' Barcelona with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+4' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+4' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
90+3' Gavi is penalised for pushing Daniel Parejo.
90+3' Alberto Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+3' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
90+2' After a tactical foul, Pau Torres sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
90+2' Reckless challenge there. Pau Torres commits a rough foul on Raphinha
90+2' Barcelona start a counter attack.
90+2' Goal kick for Barcelona.
90+2' Jose Luis Morales from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
90+2' Johan Mojica creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 3 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The referee signals a free kick as Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona trips Daniel Parejo
90' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
90' Pedri relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
89' Goal kick for Villarreal.
89' Raphinha from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
89' Raphinha takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
88' The referee signals a free kick as Manuel Trigueros from Villarreal trips Raphinha
87' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
87' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
86' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona is ruled offside.
86' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
86' Raphinha makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Alberto Moreno wins an air challenge against Sergio Busquets
85' Goal kick for Villarreal.
85' Pedri fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
85' Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the right.
85' Manuel Trigueros successfully blocks the shot
85' A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked.
85' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
84' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
84' Alberto Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Jordi Alba makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Goal kick for Villarreal.
83' Johan Mojica from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
83' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
82' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
82' The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Daniel Parejo
82' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
81' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
81' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
80' Goal kick for Villarreal.
80' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
80' Raul Albiol is leaving the field to be replaced by Aissa Mandi in a tactical substitution.
80' Ball possession: Barcelona: 69%, Villarreal: 31%.
79' Oooh... that was a sitter! Raphinha should have scored from that position
79' Raphinha from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
79' Ousmane Dembele creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
79' The cross by Pedri from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
79' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
78' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
78' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
78' Jules Kounde is leaving the field to be replaced by Gerard Pique in a tactical substitution.
78' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
77' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
76' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
75' Sergio Busquets is penalised for pushing Daniel Parejo.
75' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
75' Robert Lewandowski is leaving the field to be replaced by Raphinha in a tactical substitution.
75' Ansu Fati is leaving the field to be replaced by Ousmane Dembele in a tactical substitution.
74' The referee signals a free kick as Yeremi Pino from Villarreal trips Ansu Fati
73' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
73' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
73' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
72' Goal kick for Barcelona.
72' A chance presents itself to Alejandro Baena from Villarreal but his header goes wide
72' Alejandro Baena wins an air challenge against Jules Kounde
72' The cross by Daniel Parejo from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
71' Ansu Fati is penalised for pushing Kiko.
71' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
71' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Frenkie de Jong is leaving the field to be replaced by Sergio Busquets in a tactical substitution.
70' Sergi Roberto is leaving the field to be replaced by Hector Bellerin in a tactical substitution.
70' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
70' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Yeremi Pino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
70' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
69' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
69' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
68' Goal kick for Villarreal.
68' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
68' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
67' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
67' The referee signals a free kick as Alberto Moreno from Villarreal trips Pedri
66' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
66' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
66' The game is restarted.
66' Ball possession: Barcelona: 71%, Villarreal: 29%.
65' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Alejandro Baena
65' Villarreal start a counter attack.
65' Jose Luis Morales makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
64' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
63' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
63' Yeremi Pino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
63' Marcos Alonso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
62' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
62' Villarreal has resigned and is just waiting for the referee to finish the match.
61' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
61' Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Villarreal start a counter attack.
61' Yeremi Pino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
61' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
61' The cross by Jordi Alba from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
61' Robert Lewandowski creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
61' Barcelona start a counter attack.
60' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
60' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
59' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
59' Safe hands from Kiko as he comes out and claims the ball
59' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' The referee signals a free kick as Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona trips Alejandro Baena
58' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
58' Goal kick for Barcelona.
57' Nicolas Jackson is leaving the field to be replaced by Alberto Moreno in a tactical substitution.
57' Manu Morlanes is leaving the field to be replaced by Manuel Trigueros in a tactical substitution.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Jules Kounde from Barcelona trips Jose Luis Morales
56' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
56' The referee signals a free kick as Jordi Alba from Barcelona trips Yeremi Pino
55' Kiko from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
55' Pau Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
55' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
55' Ball possession: Barcelona: 72%, Villarreal: 28%.
55' Robert Lewandowski sends a header towards goal, but Geronimo Rulli is there to comfortably save it
54' The cross by Jordi Alba from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
54' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
54' Goal kick for Barcelona.
54' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
54' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
54' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
53' The referee signals a free kick as Johan Mojica from Villarreal trips Ferran Torres
53' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
52' Jordi Alba from Barcelona is ruled offside.
52' Marcos Alonso from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
52' Raul Albiol successfully blocks the shot
52' A shot by Ansu Fati is blocked.
51' Geronimo Rulli could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
51' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
51' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Pedri from Barcelona trips Daniel Parejo
50' Ball possession: Barcelona: 73%, Villarreal: 27%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Barcelona trips Johan Mojica
50' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
50' Pedri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
50' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
49' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
49' Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
48' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
48' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
47' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Today's attendance is 73261.
46' Arnaut Danjuma is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Luis Morales in a tactical substitution.
46' The referee signals a free kick as Ferran Torres from Barcelona trips Pau Torres
46' The second half is underway.
45+2' It was a glorious performance by Barcelona, and their fans have something to cheer about during the HalfTime.
45+2' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+2' Ball possession: Barcelona: 73%, Villarreal: 27%.
45+1' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
45+1' Goal kick for Villarreal.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 1 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Oh no. From a promising position Ansu Fati from Barcelona miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
45' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
45' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ferran Torres
45' Ball possession: Barcelona: 75%, Villarreal: 25%.
44' Yeremi Pino hand-balls.
44' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
44' Gavi hand-balls.
44' Johan Mojica from Villarreal concedes a foul on Ferran Torres but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
43' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
43' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
43' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Villarreal start a counter attack.
42' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
42' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
42' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
42' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
42' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
41' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
41' Marcos Alonso wins an air challenge against Yeremi Pino
40' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Villarreal: 26%.
40' The referee signals a free kick as Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona trips Kiko
38' G O O O A A A L - A fantastic back heeled goal by Ansu Fati from Barcelona scored with the right!
38' POST! So nearly a goal by Ansu Fati but his finish hits the post!
38' Ferran Torres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
38' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
38' The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Villarreal trips Sergi Roberto
37' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
37' Yeremi Pino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
37' Villarreal take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
36' Yeremi Pino sends a header towards goal, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen is there to comfortably save it
36' The cross by Johan Mojica from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
36' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Outstanding game by Robert Lewandowski today! The coach and the fans must be delighted with his performance!
35' Ball possession: Barcelona: 77%, Villarreal: 23%.
35' Pedri made the key pass for the goal!
35' Gavi provided the assist for the goal.
35' G O O O A A A L - Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona beats the keeper from outside the box with the right foot!34' Gavi creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
34' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal concedes a foul on Gavi but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
34' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
34' Pedri makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
33' Gavi from Barcelona is ruled offside.
33' The referee signals a free kick as Ansu Fati from Barcelona trips Yeremi Pino
32' Pedri made the key pass for the goal!
32' Barcelona managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
31' Jordi Alba provided the assist for the goal.
31' G O O O A A A L - Robert Lewandowski scores with the right foot!31' The cross by Jordi Alba from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
31' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
31' Ball possession: Barcelona: 76%, Villarreal: 24%.
31' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
31' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
30' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
30' Marcos Alonso swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
30' Kiko from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
29' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
29' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
29' Villarreal start a counter attack.
29' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
28' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
28' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
27' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Manu Morlanes from Villarreal trips Pedri
27' Gavi from Barcelona is ruled offside.
27' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
26' The referee signals a free kick as Alejandro Baena from Villarreal trips Frenkie de Jong
26' Manu Morlanes relieves the pressure with a clearance
26' Ansu Fati creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
26' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
25' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
25' The match resumes with a drop ball.
25' Alfonso Pedraza is injured and is replaced by Johan Mojica.
25' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Villarreal: 26%.
24' Alfonso Pedraza is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
24' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
24' The cross by Gavi from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
23' Barcelona take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
23' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
23' Ansu Fati from Barcelona gets a good shooting opportunity and opts for a cheeky lob but Geronimo Rulli reads the shot and saves!
23' Ansu Fati creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
23' Barcelona start a counter attack.
23' Goal kick for Barcelona.
22' Arnaut Danjuma from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
22' Arnaut Danjuma creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
22' Villarreal start a counter attack.
22' Goal kick for Villarreal.
22' Ansu Fati fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
22' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
21' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
21' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
21' Villarreal start a counter attack.
21' Yeremi Pino makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' The cross by Jordi Alba from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
21' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
20' Goal kick for Villarreal.
20' Ball possession: Barcelona: 75%, Villarreal: 25%.
20' A chance presents itself to Ansu Fati from Barcelona but his header goes wide
20' The cross by Jules Kounde from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
19' Marcos Alonso from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
19' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
19' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Manu Morlanes successfully blocks the shot
18' A shot by Jordi Alba is blocked.
18' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
16' The cross by Yeremi Pino from Villarreal successfully finds a teammate in the box.
16' Yeremi Pino creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
16' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
16' Pedri from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel Parejo
15' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
15' Frenkie de Jong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
15' Marcos Alonso swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
15' Yeremi Pino relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ball possession: Barcelona: 70%, Villarreal: 30%.
15' Daniel Parejo relieves the pressure with a clearance
15' Ansu Fati creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
14' The cross by Sergi Roberto from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
14' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
14' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
13' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
13' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
13' The home team are really starting to put pressure the opposition now.
12' Robert Lewandowski is penalised for pushing Daniel Parejo.
12' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
12' Raul Albiol from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
12' Pedri swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
11' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
11' A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked.
11' Pau Torres successfully blocks the shot
11' A shot by Gavi is blocked.
11' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
11' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
10' Barcelona take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Jules Kounde makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Safe hands from Geronimo Rulli as he comes out and claims the ball
10' Pedri creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
10' Frenkie de Jong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
10' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Ball possession: Barcelona: 80%, Villarreal: 20%.
9' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
8' Alejandro Baena is penalised for pushing Pedri.
8' Sergi Roberto from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alfonso Pedraza
7' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Pau Torres from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
7' Raul Albiol makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Barcelona start a counter attack.
6' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
6' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
6' Jules Kounde relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
6' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
5' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
5' Villarreal start a counter attack.
5' Manu Morlanes makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' Ferran Torres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
5' Ball possession: Barcelona: 74%, Villarreal: 26%.
4' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
4' Nicolas Jackson makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Marcos Alonso makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Kiko makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
4' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
3' Villarreal take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Frenkie de Jong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
3' Frenkie de Jong wins an air challenge against Nicolas Jackson
3' Goal kick for Villarreal.
3' Ansu Fati from Barcelona sends an effort wide of target
2' Robert Lewandowski wins an air challenge against Pau Torres
2' The cross by Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
2' Marcos Alonso swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
2' Pau Torres relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
1' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
1' Welcome to tonights game where the floodlight surrounds the pitch.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' Barcelona kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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