Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona: 2024-25 LaLiga Match Report

In a highly anticipated La Liga 2024-25 fixture, Villarreal CF hosted FC Barcelona at the Estadio de la Cerámica. FC Barcelona arrived with an unbeaten record, winning all six of their previous matches, while Villarreal aimed to close the gap in the points table with a solid performance at home.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Head to Head

Historically, Villarreal and Barcelona have produced some thrilling encounters. While Barcelona often had the upper hand, Villarreal always posed a serious threat with their tactical play and home advantage.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Lineups

Here are the Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona lineups today (Sep 22, 2024)

Villarreal CF Starting XI:

• GK: Filip Jorgensen
• DEF: Kiko Femenía, Logan Costa, Eric Bailly, Sergi Cardona
• MID: Dani Parejo (C), Álex Baena, Yeremy Pino, Nicolas Pépé
• FWD: Ayoze Pérez, Santi Comesaña

Substitutes: Denis Suárez, Pape Gueye, Ilias Akhomach, Ramon Terrats, Thierno Barry

FC Barcelona Starting XI:

• GK: Marc-André ter Stegen
• DEF: Jules Koundé, Eric García, Iñigo Martínez, Sergi Domínguez
• MID: Pedri, Pablo Torre, Gerard Martín
• FWD: Lamine Yamal, Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha

Substitutes: Iñaki Peña, Pau Víctor, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Casadó, Héctor Fort

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Match Summary

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona First Half

The match began with Barcelona asserting dominance in possession. In the 20th minute, Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for Barcelona with a brilliant strike from the center of the box, assisted by Pablo Torre. Villarreal tried to respond quickly, but their attempts were blocked by Barcelona’s solid defense.
Lewandowski doubled Barcelona’s lead in the 35th minute, converting from close range after a well-executed corner. Villarreal managed to pull one back through Ayoze Pérez in the 38th minute, scoring from a fast break set up by Nicolas Pépé. The half ended with Barcelona leading 2-1.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Half-Time Score:

Villarreal 1-2 FC Barcelona

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Second Half:

Barcelona’s relentless attack continued in the second half, with Pablo Torre extending their lead to 3-1 in the 58th minute with a long-range effort. Villarreal fought hard but struggled to break Barcelona’s defense.
In the 74th minute, Raphinha made it 4-1, assisted by Pau Víctor, and then scored again in the 83rd minute following a fast break orchestrated by Lamine Yamal.
Despite Villarreal’s efforts, Barcelona’s defense held strong, and the match ended in a dominant 5-1 victory for the visitors.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Full-Time Score:

Villarreal CF 1-5 FC Barcelona

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Stats

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Timeline

Full-Time: Barcelona cruised to a dominant 5-1 victory over Villarreal, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive solidity.

• 90’+4′: The match concludes with Barcelona securing a comfortable win.
• 90’+3′: Thierno Barry’s attempt for Villarreal sails high over the bar.
• 90’+2′: Marc Casadó wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 90′: Four minutes of added time are announced.
• 90′: Ilias Akhomach is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 90′: Lamine Yamal wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 89′: Sergi Cardona is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 88′: Lamine Yamal wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 85′: Ayoze Pérez is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 85′: Pau Cubarsí wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 83′: Raphinha scores Barcelona’s fifth goal with a powerful left-footed shot.
• 82′: Pau Víctor is shown a yellow card for Barcelona.
• 82′: Kiko Femenía wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 81′: Héctor Fort replaces Iñigo Martínez for Barcelona.
• 78′: Triple substitution for Villarreal: Denis Suárez, Ramon Terrats, and Ilias Akhomach replace Nicolas Pépé, Santi Comesaña, and Álex Baena.
• 78′: Eric García fouls Ayoze Pérez.
• 74′: Raphinha scores Barcelona’s fourth goal with a left-footed shot.
• 73′: Lamine Yamal’s shot is blocked.
• 71′: Nicolas Pépé wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 70′: Pape Gueye replaces Dani Parejo for Villarreal.
• 69′: The VAR review overturns Thierno Barry’s goal for Villarreal due to offside.
• 67′: Raphinha’s shot is saved.
• 67′: Robert Lewandowski misses a penalty for Barcelona.
• 66′: Eric Bailly is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 65′: VAR awards Barcelona a penalty.
• 64′: Eric Bailly fouls Lamine Yamal in the penalty area.
• 63′: Thierno Barry replaces Yeremy Pino for Villarreal.
• 63′: Raphinha’s shot goes wide.
• 62′: Kiko Femenía wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 61′: Nicolas Pépé wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 61′: Barcelona wins a corner.
• 61′: Jules Koundé’s shot is blocked.
• 60′: Santi Comesaña commits a handball.
• 59′: Triple substitution for Barcelona: Pau Víctor, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Casadó replace Pablo Torre, Sergi Domínguez, and Pedri.
• 58′: Pablo Torre scores Barcelona’s third goal with a left-footed shot.
• 54′: Play resumes after a brief delay.
• 53′: Sergi Domínguez is injured.
• 53′: Sergi Cardona wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 52′: Álex Baena is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 52′: Raphinha wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 52′: Yeremy Pino hits the crossbar with a header.
• 51′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 51′: Nicolas Pépé’s shot is saved.
• 50′: Yeremy Pino’s shot is blocked.
• 50′: Nicolas Pépé is offside.
• 48′: Jules Koundé wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 47′: Play resumes after a delay due to an injury to Robert Lewandowski.
• 45′: Second half begins with Villarreal trailing Barcelona 1-2.
• 45’+6′: The first half ends.
• 45’+5′: Ayoze Pérez misses a shot.
• 45’+4′: Logan Costa’s header goes over the bar.
• 45’+4′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 45’+3′: Iñaki Peña replaces Marc-André ter Stegen in goal for Barcelona due to an injury.
• 45’+2′: Play resumes after a delay due to Marc-André ter Stegen’s injury.
• 45’+1′: Four minutes of added time are announced.
• 44′: Marc-André ter Stegen wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 44′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 43′: Nicolas Pépé’s shot is saved.
• 40′: Ayoze Pérez is offside.
• 38′: Ayoze Pérez scores Villarreal’s goal with a right-footed shot.
• 37′: Pablo Torre fouls Dani Parejo.
• 37′: Dani Parejo wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 35′: Robert Lewandowski scores Barcelona’s second goal with a close-range shot.
• 35′: Eric García’s header is saved.
• 34′: Barcelona wins a corner.
• 33′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 32′: Sergi Cardona’s shot goes over the bar.
• 32′: Álex Baena wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 31′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 30′: Eric García fouls Ayoze Pérez.
• 30′: Ayoze Pérez wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 29′: Yeremy Pino is offside.
• 28′: Robert Lewandowski’s shot is saved.
• 27′: Sergi Domínguez fouls Ayoze Pérez.
• 27′: Ayoze Pérez wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 24′: Dani Parejo’s shot goes wide.
• 23′: Ayoze Pérez is offside.
• 20′: Robert Lewandowski scores Barcelona’s first goal with a right-footed shot.
• 18′: Álex Baena is offside.
• 18′: Pedri’s shot goes wide.
• 17′: Barcelona wins a corner.
• 17′: Raphinha’s shot is blocked.
• 17′: Lamine Yamal hits the post with a left-footed shot.
• 14′: Lamine Yamal wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 13′: Álex Baena’s shot is blocked.
• 13′: Nicolas Pépé’s shot is saved.
• 11′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 10′: Villarreal wins a corner.
• 9′: Yeremy Pino wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 8′: Eric García fouls Ayoze Pérez.
• 8′: Ayoze Pérez wins a free-kick for Villarreal.
• 8′: Yeremy Pino is offside.
• 6′: Nicolas Pépé’s header goes wide.
• 5′: Raphinha’s header is saved.
• 2′: Dani Parejo is shown a yellow card for Villarreal.
• 2′: Pablo Torre wins a free-kick for Barcelona.
• 2′: Dani Parejo fouls Pablo Torre.

First Half Begins: The match is underway.

Lineups Announced: Both teams announce their starting lineups.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Fouls and Discipline

• Dani Parejo (Villarreal) received a yellow card in the 2nd minute for a reckless challenge.
• Eric Bailly (Villarreal) was shown a yellow card for a foul inside the box, leading to a Barcelona penalty in the 66th minute.
• Sergi Cardona and Ayoze Pérez (Villarreal) were both booked for late challenges in the second half.
• Pau Víctor (Barcelona) received a yellow for a challenge on Kiko Femenía in the 82nd minute.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona Match Impact and Man of the Match

With this 5-1 victory, FC Barcelona continues their perfect start to the LaLiga 2024-25 campaign, leading the table with 18 points from six matches. Villarreal, on the other hand, remains in the mid-table with 11 points from seven matches.
Robert Lewandowski was awarded the Man of the Match for his clinical performance, scoring two crucial goals in the first half that set the tone for Barcelona’s win.

Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona provided an entertaining match, with Barcelona showcasing their offensive might and ability to capitalize on Villarreal’s defensive lapses. The win further strengthens Barcelona’s title credentials, while Villarreal will look to regroup and improve their consistency in the upcoming fixtures.

FAQs on Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona

How many goals did Robert Lewandowski score in the Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona match on Sep 22, 2024?
Lewandowski scored two goals, in the 20th and 35th minutes.

Who was the Man of the Match on the Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona match on Sep 22, 2024?
Robert Lewandowski was named the Man of the Match for his two-goal performance.

What was the final score of the match of the Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona match on Sep 22, 2024?
The final score was Villarreal CF 1-5 FC Barcelona.

Did VAR play a role in the Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona match on Sep 22, 2024 match?
Yes, Villarreal had a goal overturned by VAR in the 68th minute due to an offside decision.

How did this Villarreal CF vs FC Barcelona match on Sep 22, 2024 result affect the LaLiga standings?
Barcelona strengthened their position at the top with 18 points, while Villarreal remained in mid-table with 11 points.