Probable Lineups
4-2-3-1
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.8)
7.1
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
32.3
Average Age
31
180.4
Average Height (cm)
180.4
(0.9)
1.4
Shots pg
0.9
(0.7)
(55%)
56%
Aerial Duel Success
47%
(49%)
(1.1)
0.9
Dribbles pg
0.7
(0.8)
(1)
0.8
Tackles pg
1
(1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Barcelona
Villarreal
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marc-André ter Stegen | Out | 6.63 | |
| Martin Braithwaite | Out | 6.33 | |
| Samuel Umtiti | Out | 6.55 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto Moreno | Out | 6.5 | |
| Ramiro Guerra | Out | N/A | |
| Rubén Peña | Out | 6.66 | |
| Raúl Albiol | Doubtful | 6.57 |
Team News
Barcelona
Villarreal
- Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to be out until late October with a tendon injury, so Neto will start the season in goal for Barca.
- Sergi Roberto will revert to playing at right-back this season under new boss Ronald Koeman, especially after the sale of Nelson Semedo to Wolves.
- Philippe Coutinho is expected to get another chance at Camp Nou and should feature on the left wing this weekend.
- Ruben Pena is expected to be out until the end of October with an adductor injury, meaning Mario should feature at right-back.
- Raul Albiol has a broken nose, which could see Ramiro Funes Mori step into the void at centre-back if the veteran isn't back fit in time.
- Francis Coquelin is expected to partner Dani Parejo in central midfield for Villarreal after the pair's move from Valencia in the summer.
