In January 2001, Barros Schelotto had a small La Liga stint, joining Spanish side Villarreal CF  before returning to Argentina to join Racing Club de Avellaneda where he won the Apertura 2001.
In January 2001, Barros Schelotto had a short stint in La Liga with Villarreal CF, after which he returned to Argentina to join Racing Club de Avellaneda and win the Apertura 2001 championship.