Barcelona strengthened their La Liga lead with a 2–0 win at Villarreal on Sunday, capitalising after the hosts went down to ten men.
Match Highlights And Team Impact
Raphinha opened the scoring in the 12th minute by converting a penalty after Santi Comesana fouled him inside the box. In the 39th minute, the referee sent off Villarreal’s Renato Veiga with a straight red card, leaving the hosts a man short.
Barcelona extended their lead in the 63rd minute when teenager Lamine Yamal finished from close range after a scramble in the box. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Villarreal threatened on occasion but were denied by goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
The win marks Barcelona’s seventh straight league victory and moves them four points clear of Real Madrid at the top of the table heading into the new year.
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