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Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(38) 27 Goals 69 (112)
(23) 13 Assists 48 (77)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.3 (6.9)
25.8 Average Age 25.8
180.4 Average Height (cm) 178.7
(1) 0.9 Shots pg 1.2 (1.1)
(48%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 49% (50%)
(0.7) 0.5 Dribbles pg 1 (1.2)
(2) 1.7 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Wakaso Out 6.12
Giuseppe Rossi Out 6.79
Catalá Out 6.65
Javier Camuñas Out 6.43
Player Reason Status Rating
Alexis Sánchez Out 7.36
Ibrahim Afellay Out 6.33
Andreu Fontás Out 6.54
Andrés Iniesta Out 7.49
David Villa Out 6.81
Seydou Keita Out 6.77

Team News

  • Villarreal picked up an important 3-0 victory over Sporting last time out. The ‘yellow submarine’ climbed to the 17th position, just outside the relegation places.
  • Marco Ruben was a key man against Sporting returning from his one-game suspension with a goal.
  • Striker Nilmar didn’t play against Gijón as recent rumours have linked him with Brazilian club Sao Paulo.
  • Barcelona qualified for the semi-finals after tying 2-2 against Madrid. Guardiola’s side were winning the match 2-0 but then lost control of the game and almost conceded a third goal.
  • Andrés Iniesta picked a minor muscle tear during the Clásico and will miss this match.
  • Winger Alexis Sánchez also picked an injury and will miss around two weeks.
  • Barcelona earned a 4-1 victory over Málaga in La Liga last time out. Messi had his best game on the road in La Liga scoring a hat-trick.

Prediction

  • Villarreal earned an important win at home against Sporting last time out. However picking up two victories in a row against Barcelona looks like too much of a challenge.
  • Despite their possible fatigue after the Cup, Barcelona should be ready to face Villarreal, especially after eliminating Madrid.
  • Villarreal should give a better impression of themselves in this game after losing the reverse fixture 5-0 earlier in the season. However, Barcelona should earn another win here.
  • WHOSCORED.COM Predicts: Barcelona win 2-0
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Latest Comments

 
  • Hello, in the minute 15, "the attempt saved, Sergio Busquets (Barcelona)..." the shot is by Gerard Piqué (Barcelona) no Sergio Busquets (Barcelona), review match, please. Thanks.

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