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European roundup: Barcelona find top gear against Villarreal to stay in title race

05-Jul-2020 23:01:55 | The Guardian

• Barcelona win 4-1 at El Madrigal to keep Real Madrid in sight
• Inter beaten by Bologna, Napoli strike late to defeat Roma

Barcelona put their recent struggles aside in an impressive display at Villarreal, winning 4-1 to move back to within four points of La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

Recent draws with Atlético and Celta, coupled with Madrid’s earlier 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, meant the defending La Liga champions kicked off at El Madrigal seven points behind their arch-rivals, but there was no sign of the pressure telling in a breathtaking first-half display.

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