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La Liga | Gameweek 6
Sep 24, 2019 at 8pm UK
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Barcelona confirm Lionel Messi injury blow
Barcelona confirm that Lionel Messi suffered a left adductor injury against Villarreal on Tuesday night.Sep 25, 20:05
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Antoine Griezmann: 'More to come from Barcelona'
Antoine Griezmann insists that Barcelona "can do much better" following Tuesday's 2-1 home win over Villarreal.Sep 25, 08:39
Ernesto Valverde eases Lionel Messi injury concerns
Messi did not make it past half-time at the Nou Camp.Sep 25, 07:51
The Match
Match Report
Lionel Messi suffers a thigh problem on his return from injury as Barcelona edge out Villarreal by a 2-1 scoreline in Tuesday's La Liga encounter at Camp Nou.
Preview
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Barcelona and Villarreal, including team news and predicted lineups.
Build-up
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Barcelona forward Lionel Messi: 'I am feeling fatigued'
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi says that he is 'feeling fatigued', despite having only returned from a calf injury.Sep 24, 12:02
How Barcelona could line up against Villarreal
Sports Mole looks at how Barcelona could line up for Tuesday's La Liga clash with Villarreal at El Madrigal.Sep 23, 19:57
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Ernesto Valverde urges Barcelona to quell "crisis" with back-to-back wins
The Barcelona boss has endured a tough start to the season.Sep 23, 16:22
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Barcelona team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Villarreal
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Tuesday's La Liga showdown with Villarreal. Sep 22, 16:21
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