FC Barcelona will be hosting Villarreal today, 28th February 2026, by 15:15 British time, in what could be a defining match in the 2025/26 La Liga title race.
Softfootball suspects, Villarreal have one clear objective, ensure Barcelona do not extend their dominance at the top of the table. In the last 10 meetings between both sides, Barcelona have won seven times, while Villarreal have secured three victories. Notably, there has not been a single draw in those last 10 encounters.
Villarreal have been impressive this season. They sit third in La Liga with 51 points, just 10 points behind Barcelona, who lead the table with 61 points. Barcelona climbed back to the summit after thrashing Levante 3-0 on Sunday, 22 February 2026, capitalizing on Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Osasuna.
Villarreal have been prolific and have given every opponent a tough game this campaign. They are currently three points ahead of Atlético Madrid in fourth position, highlighting their strong form.
Although the match will be played at Camp Nou, where Barcelona boast a solid home record this season, Villarreal cannot be overlooked. Given that neither side has recorded a draw in their last 10 meetings, anything can happen in this clash.
This match, along with every single game of the 2025/26 La Liga season, is available to stream in English on the ESPN Select app. Catch all your favorite ESPN+ action with ESPN Select.
