Barcelona has proved unstoppable in recent months and Villarreal's form has dipped at the wrong time ahead of Sunday's La Liga contest.
Villarreal head coach Marcelino will have to do something he has failed to do in 11 previous attempts if his side is to end Barcelona's record unbeaten run at El Madrigal on Sunday.
Spaniard Marcelino has gone head-to-head with Barca 11 times during his career and has yet to chalk up a victory over the Catalan giant, with just two draws to show from those encounters.
Moreover, recent history is firmly on Barcelona's side.