Even though every match against Barcelona ought to be bigger than most other fixtures, the context of Villarreal’s season suggests Unai Emery will have one eye on next week’s Europa League semi-final first-leg clash with Arsenal ahead of Sunday's bout.
As is typically the case in the media, the fact the former Gunners boss will be facing his old side for a place in the decider probably dominates pre-match headlines. However, the clash is hugely important for the Yellow Submarine owing to the privileges that winning the competition gives them.
In fact, both clubs have a lot riding on the result of the games owing to the promise of Champions League qualification for the winners of Europe’s secondary club competition.