Barcelona edged out Villarreal in a close win on Sunday, 3x4, on matchweek 3. In this competition, both teams came from a win.
The first goal of the game was scored by Pablo Gavi, through a header inside the penalty area, in the 12th minute. With 15 minutes on the clock, Barcelona extended their lead with a goal from Frenkie de Jong with a right-foot strike. In the 26th minute, Juan Foyth fired home for Villarreal, from a corner. In the 40th minute, Alexander Sorloth struck the second goal for Quique Setién's team, with a left-foot shot inside the box.
After 50 minutes, Álex Baena struck for Villarreal, with a right-foot shot inside the penalty box. In the 68th minute, Ferrán Torres fired home for Xavi Hernández's team, with a left-foot strike. Robert Lewandowski scored the winner in the 71st minute with a left-foot strike inside the penalty area.
After the result Barcelona are 3rd in the table, with 7 points, while Villarreal sit 13th place, with 3 points. With regard to the next fixture, Xavi Hernández's team will play away against Osasuna. Meanwhile, Quique Setién's team visit Cádiz.
| Villarreal | Barcelona | |||
| 8 | 4 | Shots | 5 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | Shots on target | 3 | 7 |
5 | Total Tackles | 5 | ||
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
| 7 | 9 | Ball steals | 4 | 8 |
| 8 | 46 | Total Passes | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 39 | Passes Completed | 87 | 7 |
| 7 | 7 | Saves | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
| 7 | 3 | Fouls Suffered | 2 | 8 |
