Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who plays for Barcelona, expressed his happiness with the victory over Villarreal in the 17th round of the Spanish league, emphasizing that the team finished the year at the top of the table, which was the main goal.

De Jong said: "I'm very happy, we finished the year at the top, and that was the goal. Now it's time to rest."

He continued: "Villarreal attacks quickly; they have players with speed and talent in offense. We need to manage this a bit better. When attacking, we must organize ourselves better. Throughout the match, I felt we were the better team on the field. I'm not saying we were comfortable, but I believe the win was deserved."

De Jong added: "We are in good shape; it's not yet time to collect titles, but we are on the right track. We are leading, participating in the King's Cup and the Champions League, and still active in all competitions. We are happy about that."

De Jong concluded his statements by affirming that the team continues to focus on the upcoming competitions while maintaining a positive spirit and striving to achieve the season's goals.