"Barça demands a great and constant physical effort. They are the top scorers in the competition, and it's very difficult. We have to compete and find our best form. And be proud of our effort, and hopefully the result will be favorable."
"We haven't beaten Barcelona since 2008: I knew it had been many years since we had beaten Barça here. There comes a time when that streak ends. We hope that time will come tomorrow."
"What stands out most is their quality, their daring, their audacity. And combined with their talent, there's Lamine's ability, who has the maturity of a 30-year-old. And he's surrounded by great players in top form. They're a team with a very defined style, with a lot of passing."
Villarreal prepare to face La Liga leaders Barcelona, who lead the competition in goals and play with a clearly defined, passing-based style. Villarreal have enjoyed strong domestic league form but have underperformed in the Champions League and Copa del Rey. Marcelino expects his players to deliver sustained physical effort, to compete fully, and to take pride in their performance while pursuing a favorable result. Villarreal have not beaten Barcelona since 2008, and Marcelino expressed hope that the long streak without victory will end. Marcelino also praised Barcelona's quality and singled out Lamine Yamal's mature ability.
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