Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu was delighted to see Antoine Griezmann score in victory at Villarreal.

After weeks of controversy, Bartomeu praised coach Quique Setien for starting with Griezmann in a 4-4-2 formation.

He said after the 4-1 triumph, “We have seen a very dynamic Barça with many opportunities to score goals.

"We have been able to score more. Today they had fun playing, they liked it. This is the way of a champion team.

"In this post-confinement stage it has been difficult and different and returning to the competition is not easy. The rhythm is what you start to see.

"It is more exciting. There are matches left and then comes the Champions League."