Can Villarreal Torpedo Barça Before The 'Clásico'?

If the lowly Villanovense end up being the only team capable of taking something positive away from Barcelona after the October international break, that will mean that Luis Enrique's team have done everything they set out to do prior to the 'Clásico' on 21st November.
Nevertheless, before bestowing even greater credit on the 0-0 draw which the third-tier side managed against the treble-winners, the Camp Nou will need to witness one more victory - in this case against the ever dangerous Villarreal of Marcelino García Toral.
The Yellow Submarine's visit to the Camp Nou is undoubtedly Barça's toughest test before the 'Clásico', although it is true that they head into the game on their finest form since losing Messi to injury, with Busquets ruling the roost in the engine room, the defense looking increasingly sharp and the Neymar-Suárez partnership on rip-roaring form in front of goal.
Enrique is planning to make some changes to the back line of his starting XI, which is the only area where he has some flexibility when it comes to rotating players. Piqué, Mathieu and Jordi Alba will be the additions to the line-up fielded against BATE on Wednesday, with the suspended Mascherano, Vermaelen and Adriano making way.
Neymar and Luis Suárez will be looking to prolong their hot streaks against Villarreal, with Leo Messi still out injured.

 - MARCA.com