FT Villarreal 3 - 4
Barcelona
Commentary:
90+7' Both teams could have won today but Barcelona just managed to carve out the victory
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Villarreal: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
90+7' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+7' Barcelona start a counter attack.
90+6' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
90+6' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+6' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+6' Juan Foyth wins an air challenge against Ansu Fati
90+6' Obstruction as Gavi cuts off the run of Santi Comesana. A free-kick is awarded.
90+5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
90+5' Goal kick for Barcelona.
90+5' Ben Brereton fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
90+5' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
90+5' Sergi Roberto hand-balls.
90+4' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
90+4' Ferran Torres makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90+4' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90+4' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+4' Robert Lewandowski wins an air challenge against Matteo Gabbia
90+4' Ferran Torres from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
90+3' Fermin Lopez shoots from outside the box, but Filip Joergensen has it under control
90+3' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
90+2' Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona concedes a foul on Denis Suarez but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
90+2' The game is restarted.
90+1' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+1' Marcos Alonso relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+1' Oooh... that was a sitter! Robert Lewandowski should have scored from that position
90+1' Good effort by Robert Lewandowski as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
90+1' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
90+1' Ferran Torres creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
90' Jules Kounde from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
90' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
90' Ball possession: Villarreal: 34%, Barcelona: 66%.
90' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
90' Sergi Roberto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
89' Alexander Soerloth from Villarreal is ruled offside.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Ilias Akhomach
88' Goal kick for Villarreal.
88' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
87' Jose Luis Morales from Villarreal is ruled offside.
87' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
86' Frenkie de Jong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
86' Goal kick for Villarreal.
86' Ilkay Gundogan is leaving the field to be replaced by Fermin Lopez in a tactical substitution.
86' Daniel Parejo is leaving the field to be replaced by Ben Brereton in a tactical substitution.
85' Ansu Fati from Barcelona fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
85' Ilkay Gundogan creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
85' The cross by Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
85' Ball possession: Villarreal: 35%, Barcelona: 65%.
84' Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
84' Alfonso Pedraza successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Robert Lewandowski is blocked.
84' Jorge Cuenca successfully blocks the shot
84' A shot by Ansu Fati is blocked.
84' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
84' Barcelona start a counter attack.
83' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
83' Barcelona start a counter attack.
83' Ilkay Gundogan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
83' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
82' Ilias Akhomach makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
82' Yellow card for Eric Garcia.
82' Eric Garcia from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alexander Soerloth
82' Santi Comesana makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
81' Sergi Roberto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
80' Yellow card for Matteo Gabbia.
80' Matteo Gabbia is penalised for pushing Ansu Fati.
79' Ansu Fati from Barcelona is ruled offside.
79' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
78' Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona is ruled offside.
78' Matteo Gabbia relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Santi Comesana hand-balls.
77' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
77' Alejandro Baena is leaving the field to be replaced by Jose Luis Morales in a tactical substitution.
76' Lamine Yamal is leaving the field to be replaced by Ansu Fati in a tactical substitution.
76' Outstanding game by Lamine Yamal today! The coach and the fans must be delighted with his performance!
76' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
75' Ball possession: Villarreal: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
74' Ilkay Gundogan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
74' Santi Comesana from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gavi
73' The referee signals a free kick as Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal trips Robert Lewandowski
73' The referee signals a free kick as Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona trips Denis Suarez
71' GOAL! It's an easy finish as Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona taps the ball into an open goal with the left foot!
71' Lamine Yamal from Barcelona sees his effort hit the post after the keeper parries the ball.
71' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
71' Safe hands from Marc-Andre ter Stegen as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Ball possession: Villarreal: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
70' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
70' Gerard Moreno is leaving the field to be replaced by Ilias Akhomach in a tactical substitution.
70' Ramon Terrats is leaving the field to be replaced by Santi Comesana in a tactical substitution.
70' Etienne Capoue is leaving the field to be replaced by Denis Suarez in a tactical substitution.
69' Ferran Torres managed to score from an easy position.
68' G O O O O O A A L - Ferran Torres finds the net with the left foot!68' Matteo Gabbia successfully blocks the shot
68' A shot by Ferran Torres is blocked.
68' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
67' Gavi from Barcelona is ruled offside.
67' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
66' Robert Lewandowski is penalised for pushing Matteo Gabbia.
66' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
65' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
65' Marcos Alonso from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
65' Ball possession: Villarreal: 38%, Barcelona: 62%.
65' Good effort by Marcos Alonso as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
65' Frenkie de Jong creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
65' Barcelona with a potentially dangerous attack.
64' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Lamine Yamal
63' Barcelona with an attacking substitution here.
63' Oriol Romeu is leaving the field to be replaced by Ferran Torres in a tactical substitution.
63' The referee signals a free kick as Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona trips Alfonso Pedraza
62' Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance
62' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
61' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Foyth from Villarreal trips Marcos Alonso
61' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
60' Good effort by Robert Lewandowski as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
60' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
60' Ball possession: Villarreal: 36%, Barcelona: 64%.
59' Gerard Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
58' Obstruction as Frenkie de Jong cuts off the run of Gerard Moreno. A free-kick is awarded.
58' Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
58' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
57' Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
57' A silly yellow card for Ramon Terrats there as he kicks the ball away in frustration
57' Ramon Terrats from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Frenkie de Jong
56' POST! So nearly a goal by Lamine Yamal but his finish hits the post!
56' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
55' Ball possession: Villarreal: 32%, Barcelona: 68%.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Ramon Terrats from Villarreal trips Ilkay Gundogan
55' Frenkie de Jong relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
54' Eric Garcia relieves the pressure with a clearance
54' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
53' Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Ramon Terrats
53' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
53' Daniel Parejo makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
53' Matteo Gabbia wins an air challenge against Robert Lewandowski
52' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
50' Ball possession: Villarreal: 43%, Barcelona: 57%.
50' Alfonso Pedraza provided the assist for the goal.
50' G O O O A A A L - Alejandro Baena scores with the right foot!50' Alfonso Pedraza creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
50' Villarreal start a counter attack.
50' Oriol Romeu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
49' Goal kick for Villarreal.
49' Oriol Romeu fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
49' Matteo Gabbia relieves the pressure with a clearance
49' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
48' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
47' Today's attendance is 21679.
47' Jorge Cuenca from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
47' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
47' Sergi Roberto makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
46' Andreas Christensen is leaving the field to be replaced by Eric Garcia in a tactical substitution.
46' The second half is underway.
45+7' The two sides have been very evenly matched in the 1st half
45+7' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Villarreal: 45%, Barcelona: 55%.
45+6' The referee shows Juan Foyth the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+6' The referee shows Robert Lewandowski the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
45+6' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+5' The referee signals a free kick as Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona trips Alejandro Baena
45+5' The game is restarted.
45+4' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
45+4' Jorge Cuenca successfully blocks the shot
45+4' A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked.
45+4' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
45+3' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+3' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+2' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
45+2' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
45+1' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Villarreal: 44%, Barcelona: 56%.
44' Yellow card for Lamine Yamal.
44' Lamine Yamal from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Alfonso Pedraza
44' Oriol Romeu shoots from outside the box, but Filip Joergensen has it under control
43' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
43' Alfonso Pedraza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
43' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
42' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
41' Ball possession: Villarreal: 44%, Barcelona: 56%.
40' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Villarreal.
40' Gerard Moreno made the key pass for the goal!
40' Alexander Soerloth managed to score from an easy position.
40' Alfonso Pedraza provided the assist for the goal.
40' G O O O A A A L - Alexander Soerloth from Villarreal taps the ball in with the left! An easy finish for Alexander Soerloth40' Alfonso Pedraza creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
40' Gerard Moreno creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
39' Villarreal with a potentially dangerous attack.
39' Etienne Capoue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
39' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
38' Ilkay Gundogan shoots from outside the box, but Filip Joergensen has it under control
38' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
38' Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
38' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
37' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
37' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
35' Ball possession: Villarreal: 42%, Barcelona: 58%.
35' Gerard Moreno relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona takes a short corner kick from the left.
35' Matteo Gabbia relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Gavi makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
34' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
33' Gerard Moreno from Villarreal is ruled offside.
32' Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
32' Alfonso Pedraza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
32' Barcelona are in control of the ball.
31' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
31' Alejandro Baena sends a direct free kick on target, but Marc-Andre ter Stegen has it under control
30' The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Etienne Capoue
30' Ball possession: Villarreal: 48%, Barcelona: 52%.
30' Etienne Capoue makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
29' Villarreal take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
29' Frenkie de Jong successfully blocks the shot
29' A shot by Gerard Moreno is blocked.
29' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
28' Matteo Gabbia makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
28' Barcelona take a throw-in in their own half of the field.
27' The referee signals a free kick as Gavi from Barcelona trips Gerard Moreno
27' The referee signals a free kick as Juan Foyth from Villarreal trips Marcos Alonso
26' Alejandro Baena provided the assist for the goal.
26' G O O O A A A L - Juan Foyth from Villarreal heads the ball home!25' Juan Foyth wins an air challenge against Marcos Alonso
25' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal swings in the corner from the right.
25' Ball possession: Villarreal: 43%, Barcelona: 57%.
25' Good effort by Alfonso Pedraza as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
25' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
24' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
24' Alfonso Pedraza makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
23' Juan Foyth from Villarreal goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Robert Lewandowski
22' Safe hands from Filip Joergensen as he comes out and claims the ball
22' Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona swings in the corner from the right.
22' Matteo Gabbia successfully blocks the shot
22' A shot by Robert Lewandowski is blocked.
21' Frenkie de Jong creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
21' Ilkay Gundogan makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
21' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
20' Obstruction as Daniel Parejo cuts off the run of Frenkie de Jong. A free-kick is awarded.
20' Lamine Yamal makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
20' Marc-Andre ter Stegen from Barcelona intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
20' Ball possession: Villarreal: 44%, Barcelona: 56%.
20' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
19' Matteo Gabbia from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Etienne Capoue from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.
18' Ilkay Gundogan swings in the ball from a corner on the left, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
17' Jorge Cuenca relieves the pressure with a clearance
17' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
17' Alfonso Pedraza from Villarreal is ruled offside.
17' Alejandro Baena makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
15' Ball possession: Villarreal: 50%, Barcelona: 50%.
15' Alfonso Pedraza with a bad execution which leads to a goal for the opponent
15' Frenkie de Jong managed to score from an easy position.
15' G O O O O O A A L - Frenkie de Jong finds the net with the right foot!15' A shot by Lamine Yamal is blocked.
15' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
14' Oriol Romeu makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
12' Lamine Yamal provided the assist for the goal.
12' G O O O A A A L - Gavi from Barcelona heads the ball home!12' The cross by Lamine Yamal from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
12' Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona swings in the corner from the left.
11' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
11' Barcelona take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field.
10' Ball possession: Villarreal: 52%, Barcelona: 48%.
10' Oooh... that was a sitter! Alexander Soerloth should have scored from that position
10' Good effort by Alexander Soerloth as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
10' Alejandro Baena creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
10' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
9' Oriol Romeu successfully blocks the shot
9' A shot by Gerard Moreno is blocked.
9' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
8' Goal kick for Barcelona.
7' Alejandro Baena from Villarreal sends an effort wide of target
7' Alfonso Pedraza creates a scoring opportunity for his teammate
7' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
7' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
6' Frenkie de Jong makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
6' Marcos Alonso from Barcelona goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Gerard Moreno
6' Gerard Moreno makes the tackle and wins possession for his team
5' VAR CHECK OVER - No further actions have been taken after the VAR check.
5' Ball possession: Villarreal: 61%, Barcelona: 39%.
5' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential goal for Villarreal.
5' Alexander Soerloth from Villarreal is ruled offside.
5' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
4' Villarreal are in control of the ball.
4' Jules Kounde successfully blocks the shot
4' A shot by Alejandro Baena is blocked.
4' Villarreal are trying to create something here.
3' Goal kick for Villarreal.
3' Barcelona are trying to create something here.
2' Ilkay Gundogan sends a header towards goal, but Filip Joergensen is there to comfortably save it
2' The cross by Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona successfully finds a teammate in the box.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Villarreal kick-off, and the game is underway.
1' The referee starts the match.
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