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The “Barcelona“ club, having achieved their second consecutive victory in the local championship, defeated the “Villareal“ team with a score of 3:1 in an away game. However, the Catalans had to work hard for this victory. In the first half, both teams exchanged dangerous moments but failed to score. The first to score were the players of “Barcelona“. In the 48th minute, Frenkie de Jong sent the ball into the empty goal, making it 1:0. The hosts did not give up, and in the 76th minute, Samuel Chukwueze scored the equalizer after a quick counterattack. Nevertheless, Xavi's proteges did not falter, missing a goal and scoring two goals in the final moments of the match into the “Villareal“ goal. In the 88th minute, Memphis Depay took advantage of a mistake by the opponents. The Dutchman dribbled past the defender standing on the line and sent the ball between the goalkeeper's legs. The final blow was delivered by Phillipe Coutinho. The Brazilian converted a penalty in the 94+4 minute, securing victory for his team. Despite the victory, “Barcelona“ remains in 7th place in the table.
