Barcelona will be hosting Villarreal on May 22 in their last league game this term. The Catalans have already cemented their second spot for the season.
Team news
Barcelona
The club has already announced the squad for the match. The Catalans will be missing Sergino Dest, Gerard Pique, Nico Gonzalez, Pedri, Sergi Roberto, and Eric Garcia through injury.
Villarreal
The Yellow Submarine will be unable to count on Gerard Moreno and Alberto Moreno. Arnaut Danjuma and Yeremi Pino are a doubt for the game.
Probable lineups
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen – Alves, Araujo, Lenglet, Alba – Gavi, Busquets, F. de Jong – Dembele, Aubameyang, Torres.
Villarreal XI: Rulli – Gaspar, Albiol, P Torres, Estupinan – Chukwueze, Capoue, Parejo, Coquelin – Lo Celso, Dia.
Prediction
Sportsmole’s Matt Law: Barcelona 2-1 Villarreal
“This is a bigger match for Villarreal than it is for Barcelona, with the visitors looking to finish seventh. Xavi’s side will be keen to give their supporters something to cheer at the end of a difficult season, though, and we believe that the home team will have enough quality to secure all three points here.”
Sportskeeda: Barcelona 1-2 Villarreal
“Villarreal, have scored eight goals in their last three away league games, so they should be able to capitalise on a weakened Blaugrana team. While Villarreal have not been able to beat Barcelona in over 14 years, they could take all three points from this game, as the stakes are higher for them.”
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