Villarreal B secured their sixth consecutive victory in Primera Federación with a 2-1 win over Algeciras, sealed by a late César Bonafé strike. The match. Roca for Mundo Deportivo, saw the yellow subsidiary maintain their flawless streak this week despite playing with ten men for the final twenty minutes.
Albert García opened the scoring for Villarreal B in the 21st minute, capitalizing on the home side's territorial dominance during the first half. Algeciras equalized just before the break from the penalty spot, with Juanma converting in the 45th minute. Ukrainian goalkeeper Yakiv Kinareykin was a key figure for the hosts, making a important one-on-one save against Raúl Rubio that kept his team in the game.
How did the team respond to the red card?
The dynamics of the match changed dramatically in the 70th minute when Villarreal B's Facundo received a straight red card. "In the second half, when the subsidiary was playing better, the match became complicated with Facundo's red card expulsion," noted reporter Juan F. Roca. Despite being a man down, Miguel Álvarez's team didn't lose heart and continued to push for a winning goal.
Algeciras was also reduced to ten men shortly after, as Fran Carmona saw his second yellow card in the 74th minute. This double disciplinary incident, officiated by Martínez Montalbán, left the field with ten players each for the closing stages. It was in this context of restored numerical equality that the decisive moment arrived.
Who was the match hero?
César Bonafé became the absolute protagonist by scoring the winning goal in the 78th minute. His shot, described as a true cannonball, beat the visiting goalkeeper and sparked celebrations at the training ground. This goal not only meant three points but confirmed the mental strength of a team that knows how to suffer and react to adversity.
The victory allows Villarreal B to maintain an excellent pace in the competition, demonstrating the depth and quality of the club's youth system. The team has now strung together six straight wins, a streak that stays near the top of the Primera Federación table. This performance from the reserve team contrasts with the more complicated situation of the first team in La Liga, who sit 15th with just two points from three games.
What's the context for the first team?
While the B team shines, Villarreal CF's senior side is looking to find their best form after an irregular start. Marcelino García Toral's team has two draws and one loss, with four goals scored and five conceded. In the current standings, the yellows are seven points behind leaders Barcelona, a gap they hope to close in the coming weeks.
The squad faces this period without Juan Foyth, a significant absence in defense listed on our injuries page. The first team's next fixture is against seventh-placed Real Betis on September 14th at the Estadio de la Cerámica. A key match to turn things around that fans can follow through our fixtures calendar.
The 2-1 Villarreal B victory over Algeciras, with goals from Albert García and César Bonafé, was completed on September 4th and extends a positive run that strengthens the club's youth project.
