Villarreal CF produced a ruthless first-half display to secure a commanding 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad, with manager Marcelino Garcia Toral praising his side's attacking intent and consistency after the final whistle.
Santi Comesana believes the momentum of Villarreal's clash with Barcelona shifted decisively when Hansi Flick turned to his bench during Saturday's La Liga encounter at Camp Nou.
Barcelona were the biggest winner in Saturday's exciting La Liga action in a day where no fixture ended goalless with crucial points collected at both ends of the league table.
Barcelona face a defensive selection headache ahead of their crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal this Saturday at the Camp Nou after left‑back Gerard Martin was suspended.
Marcelino has said he was "very happy" after Villarreal CF bounced back from defeat with a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Levante UD on Wednesday.
Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted his side faces a serious challenge ahead of Saturday's trip to Villarreal, with old defensive problems resurfacing at a critical point in the season.