Afghanistan, Dec. 22 -- Barcelona beat Villarreal 2-0 away on Sunday to secure their 8th straight La Liga win and move 4 points clear at the top.
Barcelona beat Villarreal 2-0 away on Sunday, December 21, extending their winning streak to eight matches and opening a four-point lead at La Liga's summit.
Barcelona took control in the first half when Raphinha converted a penalty, rewarding sustained pressure and silencing the home crowd at Estadio de la Ceramica.
Villarreal's hopes faded before halftime as defender Renato Veiga was sent off for a reckless tackle, forcing the hosts to continue with ten men behind.
Lamine Yamal doubled the lead in the 63rd minute, finishing confidently to underline Barcelona's attacking depth and growing mat...