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In a surprising turn of events, Villarreal defeated Barcelona 3-2 at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in their Spanish LALIGA match on May 18, 2025. The AI had predicted a Barcelona win with a 62.6% probability, making this result an upset, especially considering Barcelona's home team rate of 0.889 compared to Villarreal's 0.637. The game saw Ayoze Pérez opening the scoring for Villarreal in the 4th minute, quickly silencing the home crowd. Barcelona responded with goals from Lamine Yamal in the 38th minute and Fermín López in the 5th minute of added time in the first half, giving them a 2-1 lead going into halftime. Villarreal came out strong in the second half, with Santi Comesaña equalizing in the 50th minute. Tajon Buchanan then secured the victory for Villarreal with a goal in the 80th minute.
Barcelona dominated possession with 69%, and had a total of 24 shots, 9 of which were on target, but Villarreal's goalkeeper made 7 saves, denying Barcelona's comeback attempts. Villarreal, despite having only 31% possession and 7 total shots with 3 on target, proved more clinical in front of goal. Barcelona committed 14 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, while Villarreal committed 9 fouls without receiving any yellow cards. This victory marks a significant moment for Villarreal, demonstrating their ability to perform under pressure against top teams.
Barcelona's recent form has been mixed, with wins against Espanyol and Real Madrid in LALIGA, but also a loss to Internazionale in the Champions League, indicating some inconsistency. Villarreal, on the other hand, has been on a winning streak in LALIGA, with this victory adding to their momentum. Looking ahead, Barcelona faces Athletic Club on May 25th. Given Athletic Club's strong recent form, including wins against Getafe and Alavés, and Barcelona's recent slip-up, the upcoming match promises to be challenging for Barcelona. Villarreal will play against Sevilla, seeking to prolong their winning streak.
Historically, Barcelona has often dominated Villarreal, but recent results suggest a shift in the balance. Considering Villarreal's current form and Barcelona's inconsistencies, Villarreal's chances look very good. In their last five games against each other, Barcelona won three and Villarreal two, with high goalscoring games. Villarreal will be hoping to capitalize on their recent form and continue their success against Barcelona.

On May 18, 2025, Barcelona will face Villarreal at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in a highly anticipated Spanish LALIGA match. An AI prediction model gives Barcelona a 62.6% win probability, contrasting sharply with Villarreal's 16.6%, and a 20.9% chance of a draw. The AI gives Barcelona a rate of 0.889 and Villarreal a rate of 0.637. Barcelona, fresh off a string of LALIGA victories including a thrilling 4-3 win against Real Madrid, enters as the favorite, despite a recent Champions League loss to Internazionale.
Villarreal, however, has also shown strong form lately, securing several victories in their recent LALIGA fixtures, and will look to upset the odds. Barcelona's key players, Pedri and Gavi, are expected to play pivotal roles in controlling the midfield and dictating the tempo of the game. Robert Lewandowski, the prolific striker, will lead the attack, seeking to add to his impressive goal tally this season.
Historically, matches between these two teams have been filled with goals, and this encounter promises to be no different. Barcelona has won 4 of their last 5 games, with an aggregate score of 13 goals. The AI suggests a Barcelona win, but Villarreal's recent form indicates they will not be easily defeated. Football fans worldwide eagerly await this clash of Spanish giants.