Barcelona’s David Villa: I’ve Been Unlucky Lately

Barcelona striker David Villa has attributed his recent goal slump to bad luck. The former Valencia hitman has failed to score in five games and has attracted criticism for squandering chances.

“I have not had much luck lately, but the positive is that every day I’m making chances,” the 29-year-old Spainish international said to AS.

‘El Guaje’, who is the all-time leading goalscorer for Spain, has scored 21 goals in all competitions for Barcelona this season, with 17 of those registered in La Liga. Villa’s stats may appear impressive, but his goalscoring record is minor when compared to Blaugrana team-mate Lionel Messi, who has 42 goals in all competitions, and Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 37.

Villa nevertheless remains positive about his form and would prefer to focus on the achievements of the collective as opposed to the individual.

“The team continues to win and playing just as well. I have to keep thinking positive and knowing that the next game is there,” said the striker.
The Blaugrana remain on course for a third successive La Liga title with nine rounds remaining and are through to the final of the Copa del Rey and the last eight of the Champions League.