Lamine Yamal is confirmed in the Barcelona starting lineup for the clash against Villarreal this Sunday, December 21st. The match, valid for the 17th round of LaLiga 2025/26, takes place at Estádio de la Cerámica, at Villarreal, at Espanha, starting at 12:15 pm at Brasília time. The young 18-year-old striker occupies a position on the right wing, integrating the culé offensive sector.
Barcelona leads the competition with an advantage in the table and seeks to maintain the positive sequence of results. Já o Villarreal, in third place, represents a direct challenge to the Catalans at home. The presence of Yamal reinforces the attacking power of the visiting team.
The live broadcast is carried out by ESPN on closed TV and Disney+ on streaming. Essas platforms offer complete coverage of the game for the Brazilian public.
Presence of Lamine Yamal in the game
Lamine Yamal starts the match as a starter for Barcelona, playing on the right wing. The player is going through a great phase this season, contributing with decisive goals and assists. Sua speed and dribbling represent a constant threat to the opponent’s defense.
- Position: Ponta right in the 4-2-3-1 formation.
- Attacking partners: Raphinha, Fermín López and Ferran Torres.
This confirmation encourages fans, who expect individual actions from the young Spaniard.
Confirmed team lineups
The official lineups were released shortly before kickoff. Barcelona enters with maximum strength available, prioritizing ball possession and quick transitions. Hansi Flick maintains the usual tactical scheme.
Villarreal adopts a balanced formation, focusing on counterattacks. Marcelino adjusts the team to explore spaces left by the leader.
- Villarreal (4-4-2): Luiz Júnior; Pau Navarro, Rafa Marín, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona; Tajon Buchanan, Dani Parejo, Santi Comesaña, Alberto Moleiro; Ayoze Pérez, Nicolas Pépé.
- Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Joan García; Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde; Eric García, Frenkie of Jong; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Ferran Torres.
These formations indicate an intense tactical duel from the beginning.
Where to watch the match live
Exclusive broadcast on Brasil occurs on ESPN and Disney+. The channels guarantee high definition images and specialized comments. Subscribers access via pay TV or streaming app.
- ESPN: Disponível on cable operators.
- Disney+: Plataforma with multiplatform option.
This coverage allows detailed monitoring of all bids.
Positions in the LaLiga table
Barcelona occupies the isolated lead, with a consistent campaign throughout the season. The team has high points in recent consecutive victories. The Catalan club has the best attack in the competition so far.
Villarreal is in third place, demonstrating regularity despite occasional absences. The home team has games in hand and the potential to touch the leaders.
The table reflects the balance at the top of the Spanish championship.
The confrontation between Villarreal and Barcelona brings together two teams with marked offensive proposals. The confirmation of Lamine Yamal as starter adds expectations to the visiting attack sector. The result directly influences the ranking before the end of year break.
Arbitration is in charge of Javier Alberola Rojas, with a moderate average number of cards. The use of VAR follows LaLiga’s standard for controversial decisions.
Absences in both teams
Villarreal deals with absences due to injuries and international call-ups. Jogadores as well as Logan Costa, Juan Foyth and Pape Gueye are not available. Essas casualties force improvisations in the cast.
Barcelona also faces restrictions, with Ronald Araújo, Pablo Gavi and Dani Olmo out of action. Pedri appears as a doubt in some lists, but the main group remains competitive.
- Main absences Villarreal: Costa, Foyth, Akhomach.
- Main absences Barcelona: Araújo, Gavi, Olmo.
These absences change the strategies of both coaches.
Individual highlights to note
Lamine Yamal appears as the main attraction in Barcelona, with precise dribbling and finishing. Raphinha and Ferran Torres complement the fast attack. No Villarreal, Ayoze Pérez and Dani Parejo control offensive actions.
- Barcelona: Yamal (skilled dribbler), Raphinha (finisher).
- Villarreal: Pérez (scorer), Parejo (organizer).
These players can unbalance the match at key moments.
