Barcelona wingers Raphinha and Lamine Yamal guided the Catalan giants four points clear at the top of La Liga with a 2-0 win at 10-man Villarreal on Sunday.
Brazil international Raphinha won and converted an early penalty before Villarreals Renato Veiga was sent off before half-time for a late lunge on teenager Yamal.
The 18-year-old slotted home Barcas second midway through the second half, as Hansi Flicks side restored their advantage on Real Madrid, second, and won an eighth consecutive league game.