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Barcelona take on Villarreal away from home in what will be Xavi Hernández’s third match in charge of Barcelona. Barcelona enter the table in 7th place, and in need of three points to get closer to La Liga’s Top 4. Villarreal are also struggling, sitting in 12th, meaning both teams have lots to play for on Saturday night.

Xavi’s side come into this fixture off the back of a potentially detrimental 0-0 draw at home to Benfica in the Champions League, which puts the Catalans on the verge of elimination at the group stage. However, already, Xavi’s print, style and ideas can be seen visibly on this Barcelona team, with the focus now on adding goals to smart build-up play, and tightening up at the back.

Villarreal have also struggled to convert chances this season, especially now without star talisman Gerard Moreno. Unai Emery’s side are struggling this season, but will fancy their chances of going head to head with Barcelona on Saturday night, for what should make an entertaining game.