Barcelona finally got back to its winning ways in LaLiga after a 2-1 home victory against Villarreal at Camp u on Wednesday, September 25. Lionel Messi me his first start of season and showed-up for his side with an assist to his name. Barca got two early goals to begin with, but Santi Cazorla pulled one back for Villarreal before end of first half. Yellow Submarine were arguably better side for most of second half but Barcelona held ir nerves and got much required three points from match. 

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Barcelona vs Villarreal: First half

Villarreal's intentions at start of game looked clear which was to defend deep and attack hosts on counter. However, Barcelona drew first blood as summer signing Antoine Griezmann heed home after Lionel Messi's cross from corner in sixth minute of LaLiga game. After a bright start, Barcelona kept most of possession as y were passing ball well between m. Arthur doubled Barcelona's le with a belter which left Sergio Asenjo clueless in 15th minute of game. 

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game got deeply inclined towards Barca after second goal. But Ernesto Valverde's men decided to go defensive after le which allowed Villarreal to settle from set-back and get back in game. Yellow Brige started attacking more and got much-required breakthrough off Santi Cazorla's screamer towards end of first half.

Barcelona vs Villarreal: Second half

Barcelona were dealt with a blow as Lionel Messi was subbed off at start of second half because of an injury. Frenchman Ousmane Dembélé replaced Argentine and was seen working hard on right flank. Villarreal started half with more motivation, thanks to Cazorla's heroics. visitors dominated first 20 minutes of second half as y were breaking into Barca's defence and firing shots towards Marc-André ter Stegen whenever y saw an opportunity. 

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However, Barca held ir nerves and did t allow visitors to bag ar goal. arrival of Frenkie de Jong helped hosts break Villarreal's momentum to create any threat. 16-year old Ansu Fati yet again impressed everyone as he was seen troubling visitor's defence in minutes he played. win saw Barcelona move to fourth in table with 10 points in LaLiga so far. 

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