A lone drummer hammering at his instrument inside the stadium is the only noise being heard at the moment.

It's got the air of a testimonial at the moment.

Barcelona cannot afford to sit back though, they need to keep the pressure on Real Madrid, who play later tonight.

The teams are sizing each other up in the early exchanges, like two boxers trying to get their jabs going but cannot get within striking distance.

Comfortable for the goalkeepers, especially Villarreal's Andres Fernandez, but that is likely to change.

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We've got an annoying Fifa shadow on the pitch.

Top half of the pitch in bright sunshine, the bottom half in the shade.

Shades and shorts at the ready.

We are off at a balmy Camp Nou.

We are running a little late as Barcelona are commemorating Carlos Naval, described as a first-team delegate for the past 30 years, in front of the Camp Nou crowd.

He has been given a framed signed shirt from the players.

Former Villarreal winger Robert Pires on Sky Sports: "Everything is possible between Barcelona and Real Madrid so this game is very important to win today.

"That last win for Villarreal was in 2008 when I played. They are capable of doing that again today.

"Andres Iniesta is the maestro for he team and is good news for Barcelona that he is back. You have to control him as the opposition.

"The Villarreal captain Mateo Mussachio was young when he joined and for the defence he is an important player now."

Spanish La Liga

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News from La Liga...

Valencia coach Voro has confirmed he will step down at the end of the season. , external

The 53-year-old has been in interim charge at the La Liga club since Cesare Prandelli resigned in December, and has led the team away from relegation danger.

But he told reporters on Saturday:, external "Yesterday the club told me that they are looking for a new coach. I will continue to work at Valencia. I do not know in what role."  

The troublesome trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar all start for Barcelona and need just two more goals to hit a century of goals between them for the season.

Argentine Messi has 49 goals, Uruguayan Suarez 34 while Brazilian Neymar has found the net 15 times in all competitions this term.

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It's tight at the top in La Liga...

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