The Blaugrana side will want to keep their unbeaten run under Xavi in what could be the first major test for the Catalan side since their new coach's appointment.

The Spanish Primera División will give us quite a few matches to look up to this weekend, but the one between Villarreal and Barcelona clearly stands out among the rest.

The Yellow Submarine will enter this match with the need to redeem themselves after what turned out to be a disappointing result against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League. Losing that game ended a three-match streak without a loss for Emery's men, who are currently ranked 12th in La Liga with a record of three wins, seven draws, and three losses.

Speaking of individual performances, Villarreal will be looking forward to watch Arnaut Danjuma facing  Los Culés. The Dutch player is the team's top scorer with five goals, and he will be the biggest threat for Barcelona's defense along with Yeremi Pino, the team's leader in assists with three.

On the other side of the pitch, Barcelona will want to see their unbeaten run extending to six games, the last two with Xavi Hernández at the helm. Los Blaugranas drew their last game against Benfica in the UEFA Champions League, but the positive side is that their heavily punished defense has kept two clean sheets in a row under Hernández, helping their case to improve their current seventh place in La Liga.

When it comes to the players to keep an eye on, fans and experts have high hopes for Memphis Depay's performance. The Dutch footballer has carried the team's weight with seven goals and two assists in La Liga, and his contribution will come in handy if Los Blaugranas want to escape the Estadio de la Cerámica with any points to their name.

Let's have a closer look at some stats and facts ahead of this interesting match scheduled for Saturday evening.

Villarreal vs Barcelona - Who's in and who's out?

Villarreal - Injured: Gerard Moreno.

Barcelona - Injured: Sergio Agüero, Ansu Fati, Pedri. Doubtful: Ronald Araujo. Ineligible: Dani Alves.

Villarreal vs Barcelona - Head-to-head stats

  • Barcelona are undefeated against Villarreal in their last six meetings (five wins, one draw).

  • The most recent game between Villarreal and Barcelona ended in a two-one victory for Los Culés back in April 2021.

  • Villarreal have not been able to beat Barcelona in any competition since March 9, 2008. That game ended with a 2-1 score for the Yellow Submarine.

  • Villarreal defender has "helped" Barcelona's cause by scoring two own goals in the last three matches between these teams.

  • As a player, Barcelona's coach Xavi Hernández played 27 games against Villarreal in all competitions. He managed to be on the winning side thirteen times, with six draws and eight losses.

  • Villarreal's coach Unai Emery has faced Los Blaugranas 27 times in that capacity. So far, the 50-year-old tactician has only beaten them twice.

Broadcast info - Villarreal vs Barcelona

In Spain: Movistar Laliga 1, Movistar Laliga, Movistar+.

In the U.K.: LaLigaTV.

In the U.S.: ESPN+.

In Canada: TSN5, TSN App, TSN.ca.

In Germany: DAZN, DAZN1.

In France: Free, beIN Sports 1, beIN SPORTS CONNECT.

In the Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Select, Ziggo Sport 14.

In Mexico: Blue To Go Video Everywhere, Sky HD.

In Australia: beIN SPORTS 3, Kayo Sports.

 

Wedstrijdgegevens, uitslag en oorspronkelijke uitzendinformatie

Villarreal 1 - 3 Barcelona

november 27, 2021 3:00Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal)

De wedstrijd is afgelopen. Hieronder is de originele live uitzendinformatie voor deze wedstrijd.

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