"Following a comfortable win over third tier Guadalajara to book a spot in the Copa del Rey Round of 16, Barcelona return to action for their final game of 2025 as the Blaugrana face a monster La Liga test against third-place Villarreal at the Estadio la Cerámica on Saturday afternoon. The Blaugrana come into this one looking for an eighth consecutive league victory to go into Christmas with a healthy lead at the top of the table."
"Barça can still go into the holiday break with a four-point advantage in first place before they face a stretch of massive games in four different competitions in January. But picking up all three points this weekend is far from a simple task: Barça will face the other in-form team in the league, with the Yellow Submarine coming into this one unbeaten in seven and winners of six straight in the league against quality opponents,"
Barcelona travel to Villarreal for a La Liga Matchday 17 clash at Estadio la Cerámica. Barcelona sit top with 43 points and aim for an eighth straight league win. Villarreal are third with 35 points, unbeaten in seven and winners of six straight against strong opponents. Both sides list multiple outs and doubts, with Barcelona missing Ronald Araujo, Gavi, Pedri and Dani Olmo, and Villarreal missing Pape Gueye plus several doubtful players. The fixture has title implications and comes before a congested January schedule. Broadcast options include ESPN Deportes, Premier Sports and DAZN.
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