Barcelona continued its flawless start in La Liga 2024-25, thrashing Villarreal 5-1 at El Madrigal on Sunday. However, the victory came at a cost, as goalkeeper Marc-Andrr ter Stegen sustained a serious knee injury and had to leave the game on a stretcher just before halftime after awkwardly landing while contesting a cross.

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Villarreal drew with Atletico Madrid before beating Sevilla and Celta Vigo for seven points from a possible nine and they have since added four more points to their tally with a draw at Valencia and a win over Mallorca.