Barca win with big price in La Liga
China DailyFC Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen is stretchered off after sustaining an injury during the La Liga match between Villarreal and FC Barcelona at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal, Spain on Sept 22, 2024. MADRID - FC Barcelona remain top of La Liga with an impressive 5-1 win away to Villarreal to make it six wins from six games, but could have paid a heavy cost as goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen suffered what could be a season-ending knee injury. Ter Stegen suffered the injury while claiming a corner two minutes into the second half after two goals from Robert Lewandowski had put Barca ahead, and Ayoze Perez pulled one back for the home side. Guruzeta's second of the game put Athletic back ahead after 39 minutes before Alvaro Djalo's first goal for the club sealed the win 10 minutes from time. Vinicius sent over a pinpoint cross for Rodrygo to score Madrid's second goal in the 75th minute and added a third three minutes later as Espanyol gave the ball away cheaply in midfield.