Villarreal v Barcelona LIVE: Robert Lewandowski seals chaotic win for visitors
La Liga / Matchday 3
Estadio de la Cerámica / 27.08.2023
- J. Foyth(26')
- A. Sørloth(40')
- A. Baena(50')
- Gavi(12')
- F. de Jong(15')
- F. Torres(68')
- R. Lewandowski(71')
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL TIME - VILLARREAL 3-4 BARCELONA
Well, what a game. Barcelona snatched victory from the jaws of defeat thanks to Torres and Lewandowski, but Xavi will be more relieved than satisfied given how precarious it was.
90+3'
BARCA COME WITHIN A WHISKER
The visitors have two chances to kill the game in quick succession, Jorgensen denying Lewandowski and Lopez with excellent saves.
89'
LAST CHANCE?
Pedraza sends a searching ball across the face of goal, but Sorloth can't quite get on the end of it.
87'
XAVI TWEAKS HIS MIDFIELD
Fermin Lopez comes on for Gundogan, who looks tired.
On
F. López
FC Barcelona
Off
I. Gündogan
FC Barcelona
On target1
Fouls3
Fouls against1
Wide1
86'
LAST ROLL OF THE DICE
Setien makes his last substitution, bringing on Ben Brereton Diaz for Dani Parejo.
On
B. Brereton
Villarreal CF
Off
D. Parejo
Villarreal CF
Fouls1
Free Kicks2
85'
YELLOW CARD FOR GARCIA
The substitute was booked a few minutes back after a wrestling match with Sorloth went against him.
Yellow card
E. García
FC Barcelona
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Free Kicks2
84'
CHANCE WASTED
Fati sprints on to a long ball in behind but balloons his shot into the stands.
83'
ALMOST FIVE!
Villarreal have gone to pieces at the back, allowing Barca a succession of chances. Fati and Lewandowski get shots on goal after a lightning counter-attack, but both are blocked.
80'
GABBIA BOOKED
The Italian takes one for the team, bringing down Fati rather than let him escape.
Yellow card
M. Gabbia
Villarreal CF
Yellow Cards1
Fouls1
Fouls against1
77'
SETIEN HOOKS BAENA
Jose Luis Morales comes on as Villarreal find themselves chasing the game once again.
On
J. Morales
Villarreal CF
Off
A. Baena
Villarreal CF
Goals1
Assists1
On target2
Blocked Shots1
75'
ANOTHER SUBSTITUTION FOR BARCA
Xavi brings off Yamal, who receives applause from both sets of fans. Ansu Fati comes on in his place.
On
A. Fati
FC Barcelona
Off
L. Yamal
FC Barcelona
Assists1
On target1
Blocked Shots2
Yellow Cards1
71'
GOAL!
Wow. Lewandowski puts Barca back in front after excellent play from Yamal, who hits the base of the post only to inadvertently tee up his teammate on the follow-up.
Goal
R. Lewandowski
FC Barcelona
Goals1
On target2
Blocked Shots1
Yellow Cards1
69'
SUBSTITUTIONS GALORE
Quique Setien makes a triple change, bringing on Akhomach, Denis Suarez and Santi Comesana for Moreno, Capoue and Terrats.
On
S. Comesaña
Villarreal CF
Off
R. Terrats
Villarreal CF
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against1
68'
GOAL!
Torres drags Barca level barely five minutes after coming on. He combines with Gavi just inside the box and, while his initial shot is blocked, he scores on the follow-up.
Goal
F. Torres
FC Barcelona
Goals1
On target1
64'
ALONSO DENIED!
After getting in behind on the overlap, Alonso smashes a first-time shot on target. Jorgensen saves at his near post, parrying the ball wide with his forearms.
63'
XAVI MAKES ANOTHER CHANGE
Ferran Torres comes on for Romeu as Xavi looks to force a goal.
On
F. Torres
FC Barcelona
Off
O. Romeu
FC Barcelona
On target1
Wide1
Free Kicks1
59'
GOOD STOP!
Lewandowski forces Jorgensen into a save with an improvised shot on the turn. Barca are pressing hard for an equaliser.
57'
ANOTHER CAUTION
Ramon Terrats is the latest player to go into the book. That's two yellow cards apiece now.
Yellow card
R. Terrats
Villarreal CF
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against1
55'
OFF THE POST!
Yamal combines with Alonso on the edge of the area before rattling the upright with a fierce shot. Unfortunately for him, it ricochets wide.