“Barcelona bounced back from their disappointing exit in the Champions League at the hands of ten-man Inter Milan with a commanding 4-1 away win over Villarreal. The Catalans, who currently lead La Liga, went ahead in the 19th minute through a classy finish from Lionel Messi who bagged his 27th goal in the league. Their lead was doubled soon after as Xavi curled a free-kick over the wall and past the despairing dive of Diego Lopez.” (ESPN)