Barcelona forward David Villa, who scored on his debut against Racing Santander in the Primera Division at the weekend, fitted seamlessly into his new team all across the pitch in attack.

Villa knows many of the Barcelona team from playing with the Spanish national side but spent little time slotting into the Blaugrana system.

“There is nothing easy but adapting on the pitch with Barcelona’s players makes it much easier,” Villa told Sport.

“The team’s style suits me. Any player in the world would link up well with Messi, he literally makes those around him better.

“It was a joy and my family’s trip was not in vain and they got to see a victory and my goal,” Villa remarked.