FC Barcelona ended 2025 in impressive fashion with a 2–0 away win against Villarreal in their final La Liga match of the year on Sunday at Estadio de la Cerámica.
The match turned in Barcelona’s favor early on when Raphinha converted a penalty in the 12th minute after Villarreal’s Santi Comesaña fouled him in the box. From that moment, the visitors took control of the game and never looked back.
The momentum shifted further just before halftime when Villarreal defender Renato Veiga was sent off for a late challenge on Lamine Yamal, leaving the home side with ten men and handing Barcelona a significant advantage.
Barcelona sealed the win in the second half when Lamine Yamal capitalized on a rebound to score the second goal in the 63rd minute, capping off a strong team performance.
With this result, Barça heads into the new year at the top of the La Liga table, holding a four-point lead over Real Madrid.
The win reflects Barcelona’s consistent form throughout the season and provides a morale boost ahead of the winter break. Fans and players alike will look to carry this momentum into the second half of the campaign.
