Late double gives Barcelona victory against Villarreal

Barcelona were given themselves the 3 points after beating Villarreal in an wonderful La Liga stumble upon. After a goalless first 1/2 which noticed Barca hit the post two times early on and be on top for 20 mins, the house aspect then took fee.

The goals came within the 2nd period and Frenkie de Jong put the traffic beforehand after 48 mins. Chukwueze deservedly levelled for the hosts 14 minutes from time, but a shielding blunders by Pervis Estupinan turned into punished by means of Memphis Depay past due on and then a Philippe Coutinho penalty finished the scoring.  The result flattered Xavi's guys as up till the second one Barca purpose, the game was perfectly within the balance. Villarreal positioned up a very good display, however ultimately came up simply quick in a match which turned into frenetic from the off.

Abde had a header tipped onto the bar by Villarreal keeper Rulli after 4 mins earlier than Danjuma noticed his goalbound effort blocked by using Pique at the opposite end. Memphis Depay hit extensive for the traffic before Gavi struck the bottom of the upright when hit a strike throughout the Villarreal. All of that happened within the first 10 mins. After that, Depay changed into performed in through De Jong, but he failed to hit the target and then Villarreal took over after 25 minutes. 

Yeremi Pino headed one at the pinnacle of the net after which Pau Torres missed the goal with a free header from six yards out from a nook. Danjuma was yet again sharp for the house facet and he became denied with the aid of Ter Stegen's chest and the Yellow Submarine had been doing the urgent. They had been the happier going into half of-time, but they suffered the worst possible begin to the second half. 

Frenkie de Jong scored for the away side after Jordi Alba installed a pass, Depay noticed his effort saved via Rulli after which De Jong tapped within the rebound. It was in the beginning given offside, but the VAR awarded it after a lengthy overview. Villarreal weren't deterred even though and Raul Albiol desired a penalty for a shirt pull by using Eric Garcia, however the referee became now not involved. 14 minutes from time, they had been degree after Barca misplaced the ball from a throw in and Danjuma surpassed to Chukwueze who made no mistake. 

Villarreal endured to appearance the stronger and Estupinan, Trigueros and Danjuma all had opportunities, however catastrophe struck within the 88th minute. A long punt downfield with the aid of Barca GK ter Stegen become headed again in the direction of his personal purpose by Estupinan. However, it was underhit and Depay got their before Albiol before going spherical the keeper and slotting via the legs of Estupinan on the goalline. That become a hammer blow for Unai Emery's side and that they in no way recovered from it.

In stoppage time, Coutinho become brought down by means of Juan Foyth and the official had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. The Brazilian took it himself and scored notwithstanding Rulli going the proper manner to seal the points for the site visitors.