Barcelona is in first place and racking up wins, but their defense is far from flawless. They've conceded in nine of their last eleven matches in all competitions, and a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Copa del Rey laid bare all their problems. Meanwhile, the Blaugrana's attack is solid, with at least three goals in three of their last four La Liga games.
Villarreal is hot on the heels of the leaders and is the biggest revelation of the season. The "Yellow Submarine" has scored 10 goals in the last five matches and boasts the third-best attack in the league (47 goals). The team lacks defensive prowess and regularly concedes goals, as evidenced by six matches in which they've conceded goals in the last seven matches.
The team's head-to-head record also hints at a high-scoring tie: in their last five matches, the teams have produced a veritable fest (3-5, 4-3, 5-1). Both teams are in great form, play attacking football and have problems at the back.
