Villarreal CF secured a draw in their visit to Alavés in Vitoria this weekend, as reported by MARCA. The match, led by manager Quique Sánchez Flores, ended goalless after a fiercely contested clash at the Mendizorrotza stadium.
The Yellow Submarine entered the fixture with just two points from three games, a situation that placed them 15th in La Liga. With four goals scored and five conceded, the aim was to start collecting points consistently. Iñigo Pérez, on the home bench, saw his team, with seven points, looking to extend their positive start to the season.
How did the match unfold?
The game was highly intense from the first minute. Both sides created chances, but neither managed to break the deadlock. Home goalkeeper Sivera and Villarreal's defense, where Foyth and Mouriño stood out, kept clean sheets. In midfield, players like Comesaña and Denis Suárez tried to dictate the tempo. Quique Sánchez Flores remarked after the match: "El partido ha sido muy intenso".
There were several incidents, including an injury to Alavés forward Toni Martínez, which forced an early substitution. The officials added four minutes of stoppage time, during which both teams unsuccessfully pushed for a winning goal. Substitutions were frequent, with Mikautadze making way for Oluwaseyi for Villarreal and Boyé being replaced by Mañas for Alavés.
What did the lineups show?
Villarreal CF fielded attackers like Gerard Moreno, Ayoze, and Akhomach, looking for penetration. Meanwhile, Alavés relied on Antonio Blanco and Boyé to create danger. The managers shuffled their decks with multiple substitutions throughout the match, reflecting the desire to win. Mariano and Sivera received yellow cards for robust challenges.
Villarreal's squad showed its depth with players like Gueye, Moleiro, and new arrival Renato Veiga coming off the bench. You can review all the details of the current roster on our squad page.
What is Villarreal's current situation?
After this draw, Villarreal CF remains in the lower part of the table, with two points from four matches. The team has a record of four goals scored and five conceded. This leaves them seven points behind the leaders, Real Madrid. The next fixture is at home against Deportivo La Coruna, who sit in seventh place, on September 5th. Check the full schedule in our fixtures section.
Performance must improve quickly to climb the standings. Quique Sánchez Flores faces the challenge of finding the formula to turn chances into goals. With an attack featuring Gerard Moreno and Pépé, the key will be efficiency. The current league standings demand an immediate reaction in the coming weeks.
