Barcelona faced Villarreal in a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, just after their La Liga triumph. The Blaugrana, having celebrated their victory against Espanyol, struggled to maintain that momentum, conceding an early goal to Ayoze Perez. They briefly regained the lead through Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez but faltered in the second half as Villarreal equalized and went ahead with Tajon Buchanan's 80th-minute winner, thus ending Barcelona's 17-match unbeaten run and securing Villarreal's qualification for the Champions League.
Barcelona started their first game post-title celebration with a defeat to Villarreal, marking a stark contrast to their earlier triumph over Espanyol.
Tajon Buchanan's late winner for Villarreal shattered Barcelona's unbeaten league streak, showcasing Villarreal's resilience in overcoming an early setback.
Barcelona initially took the lead thanks to Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez, but Villarreal's quick equalizer illustrated the competitive nature of this league.
Defeat not only ended Barcelona's 17-game unbeaten run but also secured Villarreal a spot in next season's Champions League.
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