The date and channel for the Barcelona match against Villarreal in the Laliga League 2022-2023

Barcelona will be aiming to make it 6 La Liga triumphes in a row as well as open up a 11-point lead on top of the table when they head to Villarreal on Sunday evening.

The Catalan giants are presently in lead to reclaim the title, while Villarreal are 6th in the department, four points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid in the battle for a Champions League area.

Villarreal won 4 of their five organization matches between November 9 and January 22 to leave themselves in a strong setting in the table, but the Yellow Submarine have actually currently shed their last 2 against Rayo Vallecano as well as Elche, ending up being the first team to be beaten by the last in La Liga this term.

The 3-1 defeat at Elche was definitely a shock and a real problem for Quique Setien's side, but they will currently have the opportunity to get better against the most effective team in La Liga, according to the organization table at least.

Villarreal are still securely in the battle for the leading four, currently resting 6th in the table, 4 factors behind fourth-placed Atletico, however they are just 3 factors ahead of 10th-placed Mallorca, so a slide down the table can occur if their disappointing run of type proceeds.

Setien's group have actually mostly been strong in your home this period, grabbing 19 factors from 9 matches, which is the fourth-best document in the department, yet they will rate a Barcelona side with the best away record, having actually gotten an impressive 27 points from 10 suits on their trips.

Villarreal, who have actually not ended up fourth in La Liga given that 2015-16, have actually shed six of their last seven league games against Barcelona, yet they did notoriously win 2-0 at Camp Nou last period.

Barcelona's failure to receive the knockout round of the Champions Organization was a massive impact, however in addition to the European dissatisfaction, it has actually been a widely favorable campaign for the club so far.

Xavi won his very first trophy as Barcelona manager last month, defeating Genuine Madrid to win the Spanish Super Cup, while the Catalan attire are chasing after success in the Copa del Rey and Europa League.

Blaugrana will deal with Real Madrid in a two-legged semi-final in the Spanish Cup, while they will tackle English titans Manchester United over two legs in a Europa League knockout round playoff, with the first component in between both groups readied to happen at Camp Nou following week.

Barcelona head of state Joan Laporta has stated that the group's primary focus this season is La Liga, however, and they are presently in a commanding position, sitting top of the table on 53 factors, 8 points free from second-placed Real Madrid on the same variety of matches (20 ).

Genuine Madrid are presently in Morocco contending in the Club World Mug, so Barcelona will certainly have the chance to relocate 11 factors clear at the summit on Sunday, as well as they have won each of their last five in La Liga and their last 10 suits in all competitors throughout a brilliant run.

Last break, Xavi's side were 3-0 winners over Sevilla at Camp Nou, with Jordi Alba, Gavi as well as Raphinha all locating the back of the internet in the 2nd half of the contest.

Villarreal were missing out on Alfonso Pedraza, Nicolas Jackson, Giovani Lo Celso and Filip Jorgensen against Elche last weekend via injury which is once more anticipated to be the situation for this match.

The Yellow Submarine have no fresh physical fitness problems, and there is likely to be a return in the middle of the support for Pau Torres, that was not involved versus Elche.

Head trainer Setien is anticipated to withstand the lure to shuffle his pack complying with the disappointing performance last time out, with the bulk of the XI set to keep their spots, consisting of Gerard Moreno, who netted his side's goal in the loss to the division's basement side.

As for Barcelona, Ousmane Dembele is out until the middle of March with a hamstring trouble, while Sergio Busquets is likewise dealing with a spell on the sidelines with the ankle problem that he suffered against Sevilla.

Ansu Fati for Busquets could be the only adjustment from the side that started last time out, which would certainly see Gavi move into a midfield position for the visitors.

Ronald Araujo should again be taken part the middle of the protection by Andreas Christensen, with Alba potentially keeping out Alejandro Balde at left-back.

Robert Lewandowski has racked up 23 goals during an exceptional first period at Barcelona, as well as the Poland worldwide will again lead the line for the division leaders this weekend break.

Villarreal possible starting lineup:

Barcelona possible beginning lineup:

We claim: Villarreal 1-2 Barcelona

Barcelona's long winning run is going to end at some time, but we are backing them to grab another victory here. Villarreal are more than with the ability of making this an unpleasant suit for the organization leaders, however Barcelona have enough quality to browse their method to a vital 3 points.