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Barcelona currently lead 4-3. However, the weaknesses of Barcelona's defense are well understood in this match. Xavi definitely needs to work more on Barcelona's defence.
The first half ended 2-2. Villarreal took a 3-2 lead early in the second half thanks to Alex Baena's goal. Villarreal are playing well enough. However, in the 68th minute, Barcelona managed to equalize the match with Torres' goal. And just three minutes later, Lewandowski scored another goal to give Barcelona the lead. I was waiting to see Lewandowski's goal. This is Lewandowski's first goal of the season. Barcelona's overall gameplay is very good today. But their defense is a bit weak this season too. Defense needs to be strengthened.
I admit that Barcelona's defense in this match was really unsatisfactory, but the performance of their attackers and midfielders was good enough that it helped them win the match. Gavi, De Jong, Ferran and Lewandowski scored one goal each, but of course I didn't really expect Barcelona to concede 3 goals. Xavi needs to make strategic changes in the next match so that his team can play better in defense. Lamine Yamal, who appeared slick, managed to become MVP in this match, of course he became a new gem in the Barcelona squad.
In the end these are the 3 points that really made Barcelona work hard. But overall I think Barcelona did pretty well in the build up despite some of their finishing not being great.