Villarreal continues its impressive start to the season and confirms its status as a candidate for the podium by crushing Rayo Vallecano (4-0) at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Third in the ranking before this meeting, Marcelino’s Yellow Submarine once again displayed its collective power and offensive efficiency. Gerard Moreno launched the hostilities in the 22nd minute, concluding a great constructed action. Returning from the locker room, the locals accelerated and killed any suspense in the space of two minutes: Alberto Moleiro (56th) then Santi Comesaña (58th) found the fault against an overwhelmed Rayo.
In total control, Villarreal continued to unfold and Ayoze Pérez, who entered the game, scored the fourth goal in the 65th minute. Solid defensively, inspired in the sequences, the Marcelino version of Villarreal exudes confidence and confirms that it is one of the most consistent teams in La Liga at the start of the year. Rayo Vallecano, for its part, has never managed to compete in intensity or technical quality, and will have to quickly recover from a heavy defeat against one of the big contenders for European places. With this success, Villarreal moves to 2nd and puts pressure on FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.
