"Barcelona's 2-0 victory away at Villarreal was not just another three points added to the table. It was a statement win that allowed Barcelona to close 2025 as La Liga leaders while also dismantling one of the most impressive home records in Spanish football this season. La Ceramica had become a near-impenetrable ground for opponents, but Barcelona arrived with personality, control, and authority."
"For the first time since April 5, when they had been held to a 0-0 draw by Athletic Club, Villarreal failed to score in front of their own fans. Since then, Marcelino's side had gone on an extraordinary scoring run, finding the net in 13 consecutive home games. During that stretch, Villarreal scored 33 goals, averaging an impressive 2.5 goals per match. Barcelona not only ended that streak but did so with a clean sheet built on organisation and discipline."
Barcelona won 2-0 at Villarreal to finish 2025 as La Liga leaders, showing control and authority in a hostile stadium. The victory ended Villarreal's run of scoring in 13 consecutive home matches, a stretch that produced 33 goals at an average of 2.5 per game, and marked the first time Villarreal failed to score at La Ceramica since April 5. The result also halted a 14-game unbeaten home run across two seasons, with Villarreal's prior home loss on March 15 to Real Madrid. The clean sheet reflected organisation, discipline, and clear end-of-year momentum for Barcelona.
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