Liga: Villarreal hits Granada before returning to OM

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By: Manu Tournoux

Liga: Villarreal hits Granada before returning to OM

Opposed to Granada, nineteenth in La Liga, Villarreal was full of confidence before meeting Olympique de Marseille in the round of 16 first leg of the Europa League. As part of the 27th day, Marcelino’s men did not, in fact, tremble to get rid of the Rojiblancos. At the Estadio de la Cerámica, the Yellow Submarine had a blast.

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Carried by the hat-trick from Alexander Sorloth (7th, 19th, 66th), an achievement from Etienne Capoue (32nd) and a goal from the former Parisian, Gonçalo Guedes (47th), who entered at the break, Villarreal did not let no chance for his opponent of the day despite the late reduction of the score from Theodor Corbeanu (90+1st). With this large victory (5-1), Villarreal moves up to 12th place. Granada remains stuck in 19th place.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.