Barcelona 2-0 Villarreal
La Liga 2018-19
Venue: Camp Nou, Barcelona
Date: Sunday, December 2, 2018
Barcelona returned to the top of LaLiga after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Villarreal at the Nou Camp.
A first-half header from Gerard Pique and a late goal from youngster Carles Alena, who came on as a substitute, saw Ernesto Valverde's side return to winning ways domestically after defeat to Real Betis and a draw with Atletico Madrid.
A first clean sheet in 12 league games helped Barcelona back to the summit, although Sevilla can regain the lead if they win at Alaves on Sunday night.
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Team news
Barcelona injury and suspension list
Sergi Samper and Thomas Vermaelen are unavailable but joined Barca in training on Friday as they continue their rehabilitation from injury.
Prediction
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Match odds
- Barcelona to win 2-0: 7/1
- Valencia to win: 12/1
- Draw: 6/1
First goalscorer odds
- Lionel Messi to score 2 or more: 8/5
- Ousmane Dembele to score last: 5/1
- Arturo Vidal to score last: 13/1
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TV, online and live stream coverage
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