Feels like 20.4°C (68.8°F)
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05:00 PM
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Well, what a match! Villarreal edged past Espanyol 2-1 in a thrilling encounter at RCDE Stadium. Villarreal took the lead with two goals in the second half, first a goal by Ayoze Pérez and then another. Espanyol fought back, scoring a goal through Jofre Carreras.
The game was certainly a contest, both teams approaching it aggressively. Espanyol controlled a hefty 56% of possession but Villarreal proved more clinical in front of goal. Espanyol's shots were less accurate, with more blocked shots. Villarreal took more shots, including more inside the box, but Espanyol played good defensive football to maintain their chances until the very end.
The last ten minutes of the game were absolutely electrifying! Plenty of substitutions and yellow cards, adding intensity.
The atmosphere was charged with anticipation throughout! Great game for the fans!