Red-hot Barcelona revved to keep rolling

Barcelona will be targeting a 10th consecutive victory and taking a big step towards the Copa del Rey final when it hosts Villarreal in the first leg of their semifinal clash on Wednesday.

The Catalans have clicked into form ever since the club seemed on the brink of an institutional crisis following a dressing room revolt in the wake of a shocking 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad to open the year.

Meanwhile, judicial activity against the club and its president Josep Maria Bartomeu for tax irregularities in the signing of Neymar hasn't disrupted Barca's rhythm.