European football: Lamine Yamal on target as Barcelona battle past 10-man Villarreal

December 21, 2025

Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Villarreal, maintaining their position at the top of La Liga. Raphinha opened the scoring with a penalty, and Lamine Yamal added a second goal after Villarreal was reduced to 10 men before halftime.

European football: Lamine Yamal on target as Barcelona battle past 10-man Villarreal

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Key Highlights

Barcelona's victory keeps them four points clear at the top of La Liga.
Raphinha scored the opening goal from a penalty in the 12th minute.
Lamine Yamal scored the second goal in the 63rd minute.
Villarreal's Renato Veiga was sent off before halftime.
This win marks Barcelona's eighth consecutive league win.

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European football: Lamine Yamal on target as Barcelona battle past 10-man Villarreal

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