VILLARREAL, Dec 2 — Barcelona secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal ​on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and ‌Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors’ favour when the hosts were reduced ‍to 10 men just before the break.

Barcelona moved on to 46 ‌points, ensuring they head into the new year top of the standings, four points ahead of Real Madrid. Villarreal are fourth on 35.