Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Villarreal and Barcelona. We'll bring you all the action as it happens. Kick off is at 20:00 GMT.

Xavi has enjoyed a difficult start as Barca boss. While the Catalans claimed victory over Espanyol last weekend, they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Benfica in the Champions League during the week.

PICTURE: An entertaining match so far!

Off the post! Inches away from the first goal for Barcelona, but Gavi pings his low strike off the base of the far post! The Catalans look very dangerous in the attacking third tonight!

MEMPHIS... wide! It's been an open first 10 minutes and this time it's Memphis who shoots wide of the target when he might have tested Rullia in the Villarreal goal at least!

Big chance! That was a real opportunity for Danjuma after a dreadful backpass by Garcia, but his shot is blocked. He took too long to unleash the effort on goal! Ponderous.

Tipped over! Abde wins the ball in the air from a corner kick, the youngster had far too much space inside the Villarreal penalty area, but Rulli tips the ball over his crossbar!

Barca are down to 10 men for the time being as Busquets receives some treatment on the sidelines. However, it appears that the midfielder will be able to continue.

It's somewhat surprising that the officials aren't taking a closer look at that tackle from Parejo because players have certainly been sent off for less over the course of the season.

Bad one! Parejo appeared to stamp on the shin of Busquets as the two players challenged for the same ball and the Barcelona midfielder has taken a sore one. Will he continue?

What sort of match will we witness this evening? This could be the toughest test Xavi has faced since returning to the Camp Nou to take over as Barcelona new manager.

The match is under way! It's Villarreal against Barcelona in this La Liga fixture!

Okay, here we go. We are about to get under way at the Estadio de la Ceramica! Kick off coming up shortly.

This has the potential to be one of the most compelling matches in La Liga this weekend. A lot of quality.

All eyes on Abde after Xavi opted to give the youngster his first La Liga start for Barcelona!

Not long until kick off in this one. Both teams have underwhelmed this season, but will be looking to pick things up with a victory this evening. They are in the tunnel before kick off.

Villarreal have won just three La Liga matches this season. Indeed, Emery's side have struggled this season, but they have a lot of quality and they could give Barcelona problems.

Abde starts! Xavi has turned to Abde once more. The youngster was very impressive for Barcelona in the second half of their derby win over Espanyol last weekend. What a talent!