Barcelona have little to play for against Villarreal having already won the La Liga title, and that shows as they have fallen behind in the early stages at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys.
Hansi Flick has named a strong side for the match despite earlier reports that significant changes would be made, but it has not mattered in the opening four minutes as Villarreal have taken the lead. The goal has come from Ayoze Perez, who continues his excellent recent form.
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Villarreal take the lead against Barcelona as their top scorer finds the net once again π‘
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π¨πͺπΈ GOAL | Barcelona 0-1 Villarreal | Ayoze Perez
AYOZE PEREZ OPENS THE SCORING FOR VILLARREAL!pic.twitter.com/lUh5OpzVlK
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Itβs a wonderful team goal from Villarreal, which ends in Nicolas Pepe passing across to Ayoze to find the back of the net. It is a big moment for the Yellow Submarine, as they are now on course to confirm their place in next seasonβs Champions League.
Flick wonβt be happy with his sideβs start, and while it is a dead-rubber for Barcelona, he will be keen to win this one. But so far, they are on course for a defeat.
