This Sunday, Villarreal had the obligation to win at home against Espanyol to stay in the first five qualifying places for the next Champions League. Unable to win their last two games in the league, Marcelino's men had to reconnect with success. And by delivering a minimum service, the yellow submarine has established itself on the smallest of the margins.
After a balanced first period, the locals thought they were opening the scoring but the goal of Thierno Barry was refused for an offside position at half an hour of play (31st). Upon returning from the locker room, Villarreal put the heating blue and, on a service by Nicolas Pépé, Yeremy Pino gave the advantage to his own. Despite opportunities on both sides, the score has not changed. With this favorable result, Villarreal climbs in fifth place while Espanyol remains 13th.
