FC Barcelona strengthen title grip with another win

2024-09-23

The result means that FC Barcelona, after six games, remain undefeated this season.

FC Barcelona scored the first goal when Robert Lewandowski netted in the 20th minute, with an assist by Pablo Torre, making it 1-0. In the 35th minute, Lewandowski increased the lead for FC Barcelona.

Villarreal's Ayoze Pérez made it 2-1 in the 38th minute as he found the net, with an assist by N. Pépé. However, the comeback was short-lived.

With 58 minutes on the clock, FC Barcelona's Pablo Torre found the net following a Pedri assist to restore their two-goal lead. Raphinha increased the advantage in the 74th minute with an assist by Pau Víctor.

League leaders FC Barcelona continue to impress. With a 5-1 win away against Villarreal, they recorded yet another victory. This means the team has extended their lead in La Liga, now four points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid; however, Real Madrid have one game in hand. Villarreal are in sixth place in the league.

With seven minutes left to play, FC Barcelona's Raphinha increased the lead one last time, with an assist by Lamine Yamal. This makes an impressive six straight victories for FC Barcelona.

The next La Liga games for Villarreal are Espanyol (away) on 26 September, Villarreal (home) on 30 September, and Real Madrid (away) on 5 October. FC Barcelona play Getafe (home) on 25 September, Osasuna (away) on 28 September, and Deportivo Alavés (away) on 6 October.