Villarreal 3 - 1 Osasuna
The Villarreal, which has been paired with Mirandés (executioner of Sevilla) in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, faced a new challenge in our league in front of its loyal fans. Osasuna, one of the best teams in the competition, would focus fully on the regular season tournament after giving in to Real Sociedad in the Copa. Paco Alcácer, who made his debut with the Yellow Submarine, would make his debut in the best possible way by managing to beat Sergio Herrera just before halftime at La Cerámica (1 - 0).
However, Aridane Hernández would tie the score shortly after returning from the locker room, demonstrating that the team led by Jagoba Arrasate is a true tough nut to crack (1 - 1). Anyway, Villarreal would lead their fifth victory in the last 6 league games, the ninth win in their last 10 matches if the advanced rounds in the Copa del Rey are added. All this through the goals scored by Rubén Peña (2 - 1) and Santi Cazorla, who did not get nervous to score his sixth penalty kick (in both attempts) of the current season (3 - 1). That is why the 3 points would go to the coffers of the troops prepared by Javi Calleja.