Seven-goal thriller sees Barcelona come from behind to secure victory against Villarreal

In an exhilarating match, FC Barcelona came from behind to secure an impressive 4-3 victory against Villarreal on Sunday at the Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain. The winning goal was scored late in the second half by last year’s LaLiga top scorer, Robert Lewandowski.

Although Villarreal played exceptionally well throughout the game, Barcelona capitalized on crucial moments and demonstrated clinical finishing. A standout player for Barcelona was 16-year-old Lamine Yamal, who created numerous opportunities, including an assist, and hit the woodwork twice.

Villarreal had their chances early on, with Alexander Sorloth and Alex Baena missing golden opportunities. Sorloth had a goal disallowed after VAR confirmed he was marginally offside during the build-up.

Barcelona, however, took an early two-goal lead with a well-placed cross from Yamal, resulting in Gavi scoring a close-range header in the 12th minute. Just three minutes later, Barcelona doubled their lead as Frenkie De Jong capitalized on a defensive mistake.

The home team maintained their relentless pace and managed to equalize with goals from Juan Foyth and Alexander Sorloth in the first half, followed by Alex Baena five minutes into the second half. Foyth’s powerful header from a corner energized the home crowd, while Sorloth scored from close range after a brilliant team move.

Baena’s goal in the 50th minute, assisted by Alfonso Pedraza, showcased Villarreal’s positive counter-attacking play. However, Barcelona’s young talent, Yamal, showcased his abilities and constantly troubled Villarreal’s defense. He came close to equalizing in the 56th minute but hit the crossbar with a thunderous strike.

The match was levelled once more in the 68th minute, as substitute Ferran Torres scored from close range for Barcelona. Yamal again struck the woodwork, but this time, Lewandowski was at the right place at the right time to tap in the rebound off the post, claiming his first goal of the season and securing a hard-fought victory for Barcelona.

This victory marks Barcelona’s second win in three games this season, placing them third in the LaLiga standings with seven points, tied with Girona. They currently trail league leaders Real Madrid by two points.

In summary, Barcelona showcased their resilience and clinical finishing ability in a thrilling match against Villarreal. The standout performance from young talent Lamine Yamal and the winning goal from Robert Lewandowski contributed to their well-deserved victory.

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