Barcelona players continued their fantastic run in the Primera Division, registering their eighth consecutive victory in the championship. In the last game of the year, Hansi Flick’s team beat Villarreal 2:0 on the road and strengthened their position at the top of the table.
The match started tensely, and Villarreal had the first chances already in the opening minutes. Pepe headed in the 2nd minute, while Perez hit the goalkeeper Garcia in the 9th minute, who reacted brilliantly.
Barcelona took the lead in the 12th minute. Raphinha broke into the home team’s penalty area, where he was brought down by Comesana, and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Safe penalty taker was Raphinha. Just four minutes later, Raphinha’s attempt from 20 meters hit the crossbar.
By the end of the first half, Villarreal were better, but Garcia saved several good chances, including Buchanan’s double chances in the 25th and 37th minutes. The key moment for Barcelona came in the 39th minute when Alberola started sharply on Yamal and received a straight red card, which gave Barcelona a numerical advantage.
In the second half, Barcelona controlled the game and took advantage. Yamal scored a goal in the 63rd minute for the final 2:0.
After this victory, Barcelona has 46 points and leads the table with four points more than second-placed Real, while Villarreal remains in fourth position.
(Vijesti.ba)
