Villarreal CF B kicked off their Primera Federación Group 2 campaign with a dramatic 1-2 away win over Rayo Majadahonda this weekend. Albert García was the match-winner with a double, sealing the three points with a 91st-minute penalty.
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the matchday 1 fixture took place at Rayo Majadahonda's stadium. Manager Miguel Álvarez fielded a starting eleven with Yakiv in goal, alongside Jan Encuentra, Pujol, Eneko Ortiz, Forés, Bonafé, Pablo Pascual, Cheikh, Nízar, Albert García, and Barattucci. The game was fiercely contested from the outset.
How did the match unfold?
The first major chance fell to the yellow subsidiary. In the 44th minute, Albert García put Villarreal B ahead after a move reviewed by VAR for a potential offside. The technology confirmed the goal was valid. The second half brought a reaction from the hosts. In the 73rd minute, referee Oreiro Hermida awarded a penalty to Rayo Majadahonda for a foul by Jan Encuentra on Jeremy José. Manín converted from the spot to level the score.
The match seemed headed for a draw, but the decisive moment came late. Juan Durán won a crucial penalty in the home area. Albert García stepped up in the 91st minute and made no mistake, completing his brace and securing the points for his team. The referee, whose performance was rated a 2, showed several yellow cards to Villarreal B players: Albert García, Cheikh, Facundo, Bonafé, and Jan Encuentra.
What tactical changes were made?
Manager Miguel Álvarez turned to his bench in search of the win. In the 65th minute, Fofana came on for Barattucci. Ten minutes later, Barry replaced Jan Encuentra. Then, in the final stretch in the 84th minute, two simultaneous substitutions were made: Facundo and Valls entered for Pablo Pascual and Nízar. These changes provided fresh legs at key moments.
This victory is a positive boost for the club's academy, which keeps a close eye on the senior team's performance. Villarreal CF currently sits 12th in La Liga, with 2 points from three games and a record of zero wins, two draws, and one loss. Their recent form is LDD. In attack and defence, the team has scored 4 goals and conceded 5, giving them a -1 goal difference. In the title race, they are 5 points behind leaders Alaves.
What does this result mean for the season?
Starting with an away win is always valuable, especially in a competitive category like the Primera Federación. The three points earned in Majadahonda place the B team in a good starting position. The performance of players like Albert García, scorer of both goals, is excellent news for the yellow academy. You can follow the progress of all the club's teams on our stats page.
Focus now shifts to the first team's next fixture. Villarreal CF will host Deportivo La Coruna on September 5th at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The opponent, who sits in 11th place, will be an important test as the team seeks its first league win. All information on upcoming matches is available on our fixtures calendar. This win for the reserves injects optimism into a club looking for stability and good results across all its categories.
