Barcelona will be looking to extend their good start in La Liga under Xavi, with a tricky trip to face Villarreal on Saturday.
Team news
Barcelona
Ronald Araujo is a big doubt for the game after twisting his ankle in the game against Benfica.
Pedri is already ruled out for the year - alongside Sergio Aguero and Martin Braithwaite.
Ansu Fati will sit out this tie due to his hamstring problem.
Villarreal
The hosts will be missing the bite from their star striker Gerard Moreno.
Stats
Barcelona have avoided defeat in their last 26 matches against Villarreal in all competitions, as per Whoscored.
Unai Emery [Villarreal gaffer] has only defeated Barca twice in his last 27 games - 6 draws, 19 losses.
Barca have scored 2+ goals in their last 9 matches against the Yellow Submarines in all competitions.
Probable lineup
Barcelona XI: Ter Stegen - Alba, Pique, Garcia, Dest - Busquets, Nico, F. De Jong - Dembele, Memphis, Demir
Villarreal XI: Rulli; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, Pedraza; Parejo, Coquelin, Capoue; Pino, Dia, Danjuma
Predictions
Tribuna.com: Villarreal 1-3 Barcelona
The boys are prepared to give their heart and soul for Xavi. Against Villarreal, Barca will create lots of chances. Maximum points will be inevitable if the Blaugrana can score half of those.
Sports Mole: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona
"Villarreal will be desperate to bounce back from the disappointment of the Man United result, and the Yellow Submarine have proved difficult to beat in La Liga this season. That said, Barcelona's record against Villarreal is so impressive, and we have a feeling that the Catalan outfit will shade a close contest."
