"Asked whether Barcelona might be arriving at the right time for Villarreal, Comesana did not attempt to downplay his side's ambition. He pointed to Villarreal's league form and insisted that the team must back themselves against elite opponents. "We're a good team, we're proving that in the league, and we have to keep proving it against Barça. It's better that they come now," he began saying."
"Notably, History does not favour Villarreal. Barcelona have not lost at Villarreal's home ground in nearly two decades. When that statistic was put to Comesana, his response was direct. "If we haven't won in 18 years, at some point that streak is going to end. "At some point, Barcelona is going to lose in Villarreal, and I think it will be this Sunday.""
Confidence is growing inside Villarreal ahead of the league clash with Barcelona. Villarreal point to strong league form and insist on backing themselves against elite opponents. Matches against Barcelona, Madrid, or Atletico are always special regardless of timing. Villarreal believe they belong at this level and should test themselves against Europe's giants. Barcelona have not lost at Villarreal's home ground in nearly two decades, but Villarreal expect that streak to end this Sunday. Tactically, Barcelona are unlikely to sit deep, which plays into Villarreal's strengths.
Read at Barca Universal
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