'A tough test ahead' - FC Barcelona gears up for vital La Liga encounter with Villarreal

"FC Barcelona held a training session on Saturday ahead of their La Liga clash against Villarreal CF at the Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday. Footage shows Barcelona players training together, including Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford, and Pedri. At the press conference, Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the challenge posed by Villarreal, describing them as a 'great team with a clear philosophy, quality, and direct play'. "Every game is difficult. But I really love to see how they play football. Congratulations to the coach. It's an amazing team. They have improved a lot in recent years, and they did it really well," Flick said. He also commented on the perceived snub of Raphinha from the FIFA Best 11, emphasising the player's influence on the team: "When you see how many goals he scored, how many assists he has, and his overall influence on the squad - it’s unbelievable. For me, it’s a joke that he’s not in the best eleven in the world. After this season, he deserves it." Regarding Sunday’s game, Flick stressed focus and intensity: "Every game is the most important game. We need to play at our best to get three points. Villarreal will be tough, but we’ll give our all." Barcelona currently sits 1st in La Liga with 43 points, while Villarreal is 3rd with 35 points."