Hello everybody and welcome along to today's MARCA in English live blog for the LaLiga EA Sports fixture of Villarreal vs Barcelona. The Estadio de la Ceremica sets the stage for what promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the LaLiga EA Sports season so far, with two of the division's most in-form sides going head-to-head this Sunday afternoon. Barcelona arrive on the east coast as league leaders and the benchmark once again in Spain's top flight. Hansi Flick's side have been relentless in the league, stringing together seven straight victories and opening up a four-point cushion at the summit ahead of the weekend's action, though Real Madrid cut that to one point yesterday. Their attacking output has been especially eye-catching, with goals flowing freely as they head towards the winter break. Villarreal, though, are more than capable of spoiling the party. Marcelino's men sit third in the table and, despite recent cup setbacks, their league form has been outstanding. Six consecutive LaLiga wins underline just how difficult the Yellow Submarine have become to beat, particularly on home soil, even if a league postponement last weekend disrupted their rhythm slightly. Defence versus attack is a key theme this afternoon. Villarreal boast the best defensive record in the division, while Barcelona have occasionally looked vulnerable at the back despite their firepower going forward. That contrast adds another layer of intrigue to a matchup already rich in narrative. With both sides riding long winning streaks in the league, something has to give. Stay with us for all the build-up, team news and live action as Villarreal and Barcelona collide in LaLiga. Villarreal vs Barcelona live text updates Update narration Villarreal vs Barcelona start time? Villarreal vs Barcelona kicks off at 16:15 CET - local time in Spain, making it a 10:15 ET start or 07:15 PT. Where to watch Villarreal vs Barcelona? Villarreal vs Barcelona will be shown live on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select and the ESPN App, as well as fuboTV.
