With central defenders Gerard Pique and Carles Puyol out injured, along with fullbacks Daniel Alves and Adriano, Barcelona has decided that defense is dumb and that they don't need it. They're playing a ridiculously attacking 3-4-3 that looks like a 1-6-3 at times (I'm not joking) and it's working wonders so far. Villarreal can't find the ball and Barca have a 1-0 lead, thanks to Thiago Alcantara.
Barcelona Vs. Villarreal: Thiago Alcantara Scores Opening Goal
The young midfielder has been spectacular throughout the preseason for Barcelona and he’s picked up in La Liga just where he left off there. The defense of the Yellow Submarine certainly could have defended a bit better, but there’s no taking away from the finish. Dribbling through a crowd as Villarreal failed to close him down, Thiago got himself into shooting position and hit a great left-footed shot low and to the far post from the edge of the 18 yard area, placing it perfectly into the back of the net.
For more on the two teams, check out FC Barcelona blog Barca Blaugranes and Villarreal blog Villarreal USA.
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