Here are all of the details of where you can watch Villarreal vs Barcelona on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Villarreal vs Barcelona |
| WHAT | Spanish LaLiga |
| WHEN | 10:15am ET / 7:15am PT • Sunday, December 21, 2025 |
| WHERE | ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and ESPN Deportes |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
The La Liga title picture comes into sharp focus with a heavyweight clash that could shake up the standings at the top. Real Madrid’s recent 2–0 result against Sevilla has narrowed the gap, leaving Barcelona clinging to a one-point edge and fully aware that every match now carries massive weight.
That urgency only intensifies with Villarreal coming to town, as the Yellow Submarine enter the weekend in third place with 35 points. A win would cut Barcelona’s cushion to five and firmly thrust Villarreal back into the championship conversation, creating a pressure-packed matchup where momentum, confidence, and the table itself are all on the line.
More details on how to watch
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Free resources for you
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