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La Liga Matchweek 23
Villarreal crestVillarreal
4–1
FT
HT 2–0
Espanyol crestEspanyol
  • G. Mikautadze 35′
  • J. Salinas 41′ (og)
  • N. Pepe 50′
  • A. Moleiro 55′
  • L. Cabrera 88′
Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal A. Cordero

Match report

Villarreal thrashed Espanyol 4-1 in La Liga Matchweek 23 at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal.

L. Cabrera struck in the 88th minute for Espanyol.

Expected goals finished 0.76 to 0.43, a result that matched the chances created.

Key takeaways

Late drama

L. Cabrera struck in the 88th minute for Espanyol.

Expected goals

Expected goals finished 0.76 to 0.43, a result that matched the chances created.

Timeline

Villarreal above · Espanyol below
  • 6′Jose Salinas
  • Tajon Buchanan16′
  • ⚽G. MikautadzeAssist: T. Buchanan35′
  • ⚽J. Salinas (og)41′
  • 46′⇄F. CaleroC. Riedel
  • ⚽N. PepeAssist: A. Moleiro50′
  • 53′Edu Expósito
  • ⚽A. MoleiroAssist: G. Mikautadze55′
  • 57′Clemens Riedel
  • 59′⇄ExpositoC. Pickel
  • 59′⇄T. DolanC. Ngonge
  • 59′⇄R. Fernandez JaenK. Garcia
  • ⇄T. BuchananA. Perez64′
  • ⇄D. ParejoS. Comesana65′
  • Pape Gueye70′
  • 72′⇄P. MillaA. Roca
  • ⇄S. MourinoA. Freeman73′
  • ⇄G. MikautadzeT. Oluwaseyi73′
  • ⇄A. MoleiroH. Lopez80′
  • 88′⚽L. CabreraAssist: C. Ngonge
  • Sergi Cardona89′

Match stats

● Villarreal● Espanyol
Possession 49%
51%
Expected goals (xG) 0.76
0.43
Shots 10
9
Shots on target 3
2
Shots inside the box 7
4
Corners 5
8
Accurate passes 378
375
Saves 1
0
Fouls 18
11
Offsides 1
0
Yellow cards 3
3
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Villarreal4-4-2
25 A. Tenas
7 G. Moreno
14 S. Comesana
22 A. Perez
4 R. Marin
3 A. Freeman
21 T. Oluwaseyi
32 H. Lopez

Manager: Marcelino

Espanyol4-2-3-1
1 A. Fortuno
30 P. Tristan
18 C. Pickel
16 C. Ngonge
17 Jofre
20 A. Roca
19 K. Garcia
15 M. Rubio
38 C. Riedel
2 R. Sanchez

Manager: Manolo Gonzalez

Top-rated players

Nicolas PépéVillarreal · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
9.0
Georges MikautadzeVillarreal · 73′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 3 key passes
8.6
Alberto MoleiroVillarreal · 80′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 1 key passes
8.2
Santiago MouriñoVillarreal · 73′ · 1 key passes
7.3
Cyril NgongeEspanyol · 31′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.3
Leandro CabreraEspanyol · 90′ · 1 goal
7.2

Questions & answers

What was the score in Villarreal vs Espanyol?

Villarreal 4-1 Espanyol (half-time 2-0).

Where is Villarreal vs Espanyol played?

The match is played at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal.

Who is the referee for Villarreal vs Espanyol?

The appointed referee is A. Cordero.

What is the head-to-head record between Villarreal and Espanyol?

In their last 9 meetings: Villarreal 7 wins, Espanyol 1 wins, 1 draws.