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Barcelona vs Villarreal

Barcelona drew 0-0 with Villarreal, the BBVA League match, at El Madrigal on Saturday (28/01/2012). With these results, Barcelona was ranked second in the standings with 45 points, or lose seven points from Real Madrid.

The game was fierce. Both sides alternately controlled the ball and launch attacks.However, they are difficult to develop the game, due to inaccurate feedback and game discipline which was exhibited back row of each team. Opportunity to break the deadlock was fruitless, because the shots are not accurate and less measurable.

In the tenth minute, for example, Cani fired a shot that can be tamed Victor Valdes. A minute later, Barcelona responded with a shot from Lionel Messi, who bolted from the target. The next opportunity was created stronghold of Barcelona, ​​with Lionel Messi in the 18th minute. However, his efforts that the use of bait Dani Alves also yielded only goal kick. Villarreal return it with a shot Marco Ruben in the 35th minute, which bounced over the crossbar.

Barcelona looked more in control in the second round. However, Villarreal remained impenetrable fortress. Opportunities created also failed to produce results as expected.Barcelona’s first golden opportunity in the second half was probably created by Cesc Fabregas in the 78th minute. However, Diego Lopez managed to make the numbers on the scoreboard remained 0-0. In the 88th minute, Lionel Messi and Fabregas turns to create goal chances. Lopez blocked shots while Messi, Fabregas shot to shot over the crossbar. Barcelona continued to press, but the goal still not created until the long whistle sounded.

The composition of players :
Villarreal : Diego Lopez; Mateo Musacchio, Gonzalo, Joan Oriol, Angel Lopez; Bruno, Marcos Senna (Carlos Marchena 90), Borja Valero, Cani (Gonzalo Castellani 72); Joselu, Marco Ruben (Javi Camunas 83)

Barcelona : Victor Valdes; Gerard Pique (Alexis Sanchez 60), Carles Puyol, Eric Abidal, Dani Alves; Sergio Busquets, Javier Mascherano, Xavi (Thiago Alcantara, 76); Adriano (Cristian Tello 76), Lionel Messi, Cesc Fabregas

Referee : Jose Antonio Teixeira Vitinenes.