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Joao Cancelo says he was a ‘disaster’ for Barcelona against Villarreal

Joao Cancelo was not at all happy with his performance after returning from injury on Saturday as Barcelona were embarrassed 5-3 at home by Villarreal.

The Portugal international hasn’t played since the start of the month but came on at half-time with Barca trailing.

Xavi’s side did manage to turn things around, and led 3-2 at one point, but went on to capitulate in an awful defensive showing.

Here’s what Cancelo said afterwards:

“We managed the most difficult thing to come back, but we conceded three more goals,” he said.

“The fault is ours alone.