"Barcelona's recent record at La Ceramica has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Catalans have effectively made it a Barça territory, winning their last six consecutive visits. History suggests this fixture is synonymous with spectacle as well. In their last seven visits to Villarreal, Barcelona have scored a staggering 23 goals while conceding 11. It is a happy hunting ground for Barcelona's star player, Lamine Yamal, as well."
"The most recent game, played last season under Hansi Flick, was a resounding 5-0 victory for Barça. It was a display of clinical finishing where Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha each scored braces, and Pablo Torre added a goal. The trend of high-scoring thrillers goes back further. Two years ago, Xavi Hernandez's side edged out a chaotic 4-3 victory. Barcelona have not dropped points at La Ceramica since April 2, 2019, when the two sides played out a memorable 4-4 draw."
Barcelona travel to Villarreal in the final game of the year aiming to extend their La Liga dominance after recovering from a difficult start to the campaign. The Catalans have won their last six consecutive visits to La Ceramica and scored 23 goals while conceding 11 over their last seven trips. The most recent meeting was a 5-0 victory under Hansi Flick with Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha scoring braces and Pablo Torre adding a goal. Barcelona have not dropped points there since the 4-4 draw on April 2, 2019. Villarreal, rejuvenated under Marcelino with six successive wins, could pose a tougher challenge.
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