Head-to-head dominance: Barcelona has dominated their meetings with Villarreal, winning 30 out of their last 45 matches

Villarreal’s last victory: Villarreal's last win against Barcelona came in the 2007-08 season

Recent form: Barcelona has a strong winning streak against Villarreal, with four victories in their last five meetings

High-scoring games: Matches between these two teams are often high-scoring, with goals coming from both sides in most recent encounters

Top performers: Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski and Villarreal's Gerard Moreno are typically standout performers in these clashes

Defensive challenges for Villarreal: Villarreal has struggled to keep a clean sheet against Barcelona in most of their recent games

Barça’s unbeaten streak: Barcelona has remained unbeaten against Villarreal for more than a decade

Stadium atmosphere: Villarreal’s home ground, Estadio de la Cerámica, provides a challenging atmosphere for visiting teams, but Barcelona has thrived there

Managerial battles: Both teams often face tactical duels between their experienced managers, making these encounters not just about player skill but also strategy

Barcelona’s La Liga form: Heading into the 2023-24 season, Barcelona has been in fine form, looking to retain their La Liga title with strong performances against teams like Villarreal