Barcelona Beat Villarreal 2-0 to Extend La Liga Lead

Barcelona beat Villarreal 2-0 away on Sunday to secure their 8th straight La Liga win and move 4 points clear at the top.

Barcelona beat Villarreal 2-0 away on Sunday, December 21, extending their winning streak to eight matches and opening a four-point lead at La Liga’s summit.

Barcelona took control in the first half when Raphinha converted a penalty, rewarding sustained pressure and silencing the home crowd at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Villarreal’s hopes faded before halftime as defender Renato Veiga was sent off for a reckless tackle, forcing the hosts to continue with ten men behind.

Lamine Yamal doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, finishing confidently to underline Barcelona’s attacking depth and growing maturity despite his young age on display.

The victory was Barcelona’s eighth straight league win, lifting them four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid in an increasingly competitive title race this season.

Reports say Barcelona’s revival reflects tactical stability, improved defending and influential young players, helping the team recover consistency after an uneven season start earlier.

With momentum building, analysts believe Barcelona are well positioned to sustain their title challenge if fitness holds and key players maintain current form throughout campaign.

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