Barcelona maintained their flawless start in LaLiga EA Sports, securing a commanding 5-1 victory against Villarreal at Estadio La Ceramica.

The Catalans sit comfortably at the top of the standings, showcasing their attacking talent, although the match was overshadowed by a serious injury to goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen.

From the outset, the match was filled with intensity, featuring rapid chances for both teams. Villarreal thought they had taken an early lead when Alex Baena scored, but his goal was disallowed for offside.

The breakthrough came in the 19th minute, when Robert Lewandowski headed in a superb pass from Pablo Torre, putting Barcelona ahead 1-0.

Just 17 minutes later, Lewandowski struck again, executing an unconventional piece of skill to extend the lead.

Villarreal responded quickly, with Ayoze Perez scoring on a swift counterattack, bringing the score to 2-1 and igniting excitement among the home fans.

Ter Stegen could miss a significant period

Just before halftime, the match took a troubling turn when Ter Stegen suffered a serious right knee injury while trying to intercept a cross.

His distress was clear as players from both teams signaled for medical assistance. He was stretchered off, visibly upset, and replaced by Iñaki Peña, who took over in goal. Ter Stegen was promptly taken for medical evaluations, raising concerns about his status for future matches.

Despite the setback of losing their first-choice goalkeeper, Barcelona showcased their attacking strength in the second half. In the 57th minute, Pablo Torre scored again, increasing the lead to 3-1.

Lewandowski had an opportunity to complete his hat trick with a penalty awarded for a foul on Lamine Yamal, but his shot hit the post, giving Villarreal a glimmer of hope.

Raphinha then took center stage, scoring two goals to round off a stellar performance and seal the victory for Barcelona. With this win, the team maintained its perfect record in La Liga, now boasting six wins from six matches.

While Barcelona's attacking prowess shone through, the fate of Ter Stegen looms large as the club looks to build on its strong start to the season.