WATCH: Barcelona complete first half comeback as Fermin Lopes scores

Barcelona fell behind early to Villarreal, but after knocking on the board for most of the first half, they are now leading at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.

Hansi Flick named a strong side for the match despite earlier reports that significant changes would be made, but it mattered not in the opening four minutes as Villarreal took the lead. The goal came from Ayoze Perez, who continued his excellent recent form.

Barcelona rallied after that, and they got level beyond the half hour mark. And it was another player on top of their game that scored: Lamine Yamal. And now they have taken the lead right on half time, with the goal scored by Fermin Lopez.

Barça take the lead in style! 🙌

Great finish by Fermín López to make it 2-1 to the hosts against Villarreal 🔵🔴

𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑑 𝑏𝑦 @sbk | 18+ | 𝑃𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝐺𝑎𝑚𝑏𝑙𝑒 𝑅𝑒𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑦 pic.twitter.com/gCnfXZgNuk

— Premier Sports (@PremSportsTV) May 18, 2025

🚨🇪🇸 GOAL | Barcelona 2-1 Villarreal | Fermin Lopez

FERMIN LOPEZ HAS GIVEN BARCELONA THE LEAD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!pic.twitter.com/T4nvXxdKYj

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) May 18, 2025

BARCA WITH ANOTHER STRIKE FROM OUTSIDE THE BOX! THIS TIME IT’S FERMÍN LÓPEZ 🔥 pic.twitter.com/wUa2QTR9HA

— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 18, 2025

It’s an excellent finish from Fermin, who makes it goals in back-to-back matches after he netted against Espanyol on Thursday. As things stand, Barcelona are on course for yet another victory in this spectacular season.