Probable Lineups
4-3-3
3-4-2-1
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Villarreal
Barcelona
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Francis Coquelin | Out | 6.48 | |
Alberto Moreno | Out | 6.44 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Iñigo Martínez | Out | 6.6 | |
Ronald Araujo | Out | 6.75 | |
Raphinha | Out | 6.99 | |
Pedri | Doubtful | 6.87 |
Team News
Villarreal
Barcelona
- New signing from Blackburn Ben Brereton Díaz made his full debut for the club in their first victory of the season against Mallorca last Friday, and he Chilean should keep his place in Setien's XI.
- Matteo Gabbia, who last week replaced Aissa Mandi at centre-back, should keep his place in the team going forward. The AC Milan loanee was able to help his side keep a clean sheet on his debut.
- Barcelona tweaked their formation to a 3-4-2-1 to beat Cadiz 2-0 at home last week and could well stick with that come Sunday.
- 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who Xavi and the club hold in extremely high regard, played off the right flank and is likely to keep his place against Villarreal.
- Both boss Xavi and winger Raphinha will be absent for the game on Sunday, serving the final match ban of their respective suspensions.
- Barcelona are still working on signing Joao Cancelo from Manchester City. It is unlikely he will feature this weekend if the deal is completed this week.
- The club reported on Twitter on Wednesday that Pedri has sustained an injury, but it is unclear whether he will be fit to start on Sunday.
Will Lewandowski ever score again ?
1-1 draw
1:4 Barca easy win
@djdefender Nothing is easy for Barcelona these days ...