Barcelona rebounded quickly from their first defeat of the season against Monaco with a commanding 5-1 victory over Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This thrilling match had everything: moments of magic, a gruesome injury to goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, and a showcase of heart and quality from Hansi Flick’s side.
Match Summary
The scoreline may suggest a comfortable victory, but Villarreal provided a strong challenge throughout. However, Barcelona's determination, despite multiple key absences, proved too much for the home side. The win keeps Barça perfect in their La Liga campaign, securing six victories from six matches, keeping them at the top of the table.
Key Moments
Lewandowski Opens the Scoring: Robert Lewandowski continued his excellent form, netting twice in the first half (20', 35'). His clinical finishing put Barça ahead in a game that saw chances for both sides.
Pablo Torre's Moment: Young midfielder Pablo Torre made it 3-1 in the 58th minute, finishing off a well-worked team move to extend Barcelona's lead.
Raphinha Seals the Win: Winger Raphinha added a late brace (75', 83') to ensure the Catalans walked away with all three points, showing his incredible quality and importance to the team.
Ter Stegen's Injury: In a heartbreaking moment, Marc-André ter Stegen suffered a severe leg injury, forcing him to leave the game. The team rallied in his absence, and the goalkeeper's resilience remains an inspiration for the squad.
Hansi Flick's Post-Match Comments
After the game, coach Hansi Flick praised his team’s fighting spirit:
"Six wins out of six, and a road victory against a strong team despite missing eight players and three starters on the bench. This match was all about heart, and our players showed plenty of it today."
Goals
- Robert Lewandowski (20’, 35’)
- Pablo Torre (58’)
- Raphinha (75’, 83’)
Next Up for Barcelona
Barcelona now shifts focus to their next challenge, with hopes that their strong form in La Liga will continue. The team will also await updates on Ter Stegen’s condition as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Watch the Match Highlights
Relive the best moments of the game with the highlights video below:
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