Barcelona will play Villarreal on Sunday in their last match of 2025, aiming for another away win.
Villarreal will look to maintain their strong defense and end the year positively in front of their home supporters.
Barcelona leads the league, with 43 points, four points ahead of second-place Real Madrid, and seeks to continue their impressive form.
Villarreal, on the other hand, holds the record for the most clean sheets this season (seven) and has conceded only 13 goals, making them tough to score against.
Barcelona team news
Barcelona faces challenges due to several key players being unavailable.
Gavi is still recovering from a knee injury, while Ronald Araujo is out for personal reasons. New signing Dani Olmo is also sidelined with a shoulder issue.
Additionally, Pedri missed training on Friday due to a calf problem and will likely not travel to Villarreal. In his place, Eric Garcia may join Frenkie de Jong in midfield, providing a more defensive setup.
Ferran Torres is expected to lead the attack, having scored 11 La Liga goals this season, making him a key player for the team.
This situation might see Marcus Rashford starting on the bench, with him likely to rotate with Fermin Lopez and Raphinha as the coach manages player fatigue.
Barcelona predicted lineup
Possible Barcelona starting XI: J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; De Jong, E Garcia; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Torres.
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 3:15pm BST.
How to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona?
In the United Kingdom, the match will be shown live on Premier Sports 1, the exclusive broadcaster for La Liga in the region this season.
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