Villarreal vs Espanyol
Spain, LaLiga, Round 23
Villarreal CF
Villarreal
Ended
4
-
1
09/02
RCD Espanyol
Espanyol

Official Highlights

Match Events

All
Top
Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
4 - 1
88'
Field Goal
Leandro Cabrera
(Cyril Ngonge)
Leandro Cabrera
Alberto Moleiro
Alberto Moleiro
(Georges Mikautadze)
Field Goal
55'
Nicolas Pépé
Nicolas Pépé
(Alberto Moleiro)
Field Goal
50'
Halftime
2 - 0
José Salinas
José Salinas
Own Goal
41'
Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze
(Tajon Buchanan)
Field Goal
35'
Commentary
+3'
90
End of 90 Minutes 4-1
+3'
90
Attempt missed. Cyril Ngonge (Espanyol) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
+2'
90
Corner, Espanyol. Conceded by Ayoze Pérez.

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Georges Mikautadze
0.27
Expected Goals
0.05
1
Shots On Target
0
72
Min
32
Cyril Ngonge

Stats

49%
Possession
51%
0.77
Expected Goals
0.51
10
Total Shots
9
3
Shots On Target
2

Actual Play Time

Actual 52:19
Total 94:35

Shot Map

Georges Mikautadze
Georges Mikautadze
Goal
35'
Assisted
Situation
Right Foot
Shot Type
0.20
xG
0.92
xGOT

Match Info

Javier Alberola Rojas
Referee
Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal)
Match Attendance: 16,825
TV Channels
ESPN Deportes

Current Standings Positions

PF:A+/-PTSWDLFormNext
3
Villarreal CF
Villarreal
UEFA Champions League
3767:45226921610
L
L
D
W
W
Atletico Madrid
11
RCD Espanyol
Espanyol
3742:54-124512916
W
W
L
L
D
Real Sociedad

Predictions

About Villarreal vs Espanyol

The match between Villarreal and Espanyol in the Regular Season of LaLiga, held on Monday, February 9, 2026 at Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal), ended with a score of Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol.

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  • Villarreal to win
  • Both teams to score
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Stats for Villarreal vs. Espanyol

The game between Villarreal and Espanyol ended with a score of Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Villarreal and Espanyol, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
49% - 51%
Expected Goals
0.77 - 0.51
Total Shots
10 - 9
Shots On Target
3 - 2
Big Chances Created
3 - 1
Corners
5 - 8
Offsides
1 - 0
Passes Completed
378 - 374
Shots Off Target
4 - 5
Shots Blocked
3 - 2
Expected Goals On Target
1.79 - 0.95
Free Kicks
11 - 15
Shots Inside The Box
7 - 4
Total Passes
428 - 439
Shots Outside The Box
3 - 5
Big Chances Missed
0 - 1
Expected Assists
1.02 - 0.47
Crosses Completed
2/15 (13%) - 3/26 (12%)
Passes Own Half
264 - 227
Passes Opposition Half
179 - 238
Long Passes Completed
13/31 (42%) - 25/50 (50%)
Throw-Ins
11 - 15
Key Passes
8 - 7
Passes Into Final Third
62 - 83
Backward Passes
57 - 70
Goal Kicks
7 - 7
Interceptions
8 - 8
Expected Goals Conceded
0.51 - 0.77
Goalkeeper Saves
1 - 0
Tackles Won
6/10 (60%) - 8/13 (62%)
Clearances
34 - 23
Duels Won
46 - 41
Aerial Duels Won
17/24 (71%) - 7/24 (29%)
Ground Duels Won
29/63 (46%) - 34/63 (54%)
Was Fouled
11 - 15
Successful Dribbles
9/18 (50%) - 7/14 (50%)
Was Dribbled Past
9 - 7
Final Third Possession Won
1 - 3
Possession Lost
91 - 112
Fouls
18 - 11
Yellow Cards
3 - 3

Lineups for Villarreal vs. Espanyol

The lineups for Villarreal and Espanyol were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Villarreal and Espanyol made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: VillarrealCoach: Marcelino.
Goalkeeper: Luiz Júnior.
Defenders: Sergi Cardona, Renato Veiga, Pau Navarro, Santiago Mouriño.
Midfielders: Daniel Parejo, Pape Gueye.
Attackers: Alberto Moleiro, Tajon Buchanan, Georges Mikautadze, Nicolas Pépé.
Subs: Alex Freeman, Santi Comesaña, Hugo López, Tani Oluwaseyi, Ayoze Pérez, Arnau Tenas, Rafa Marín, Gerard Moreno.

Missing Players: Alfonso Pedraza, Alfon González, Juan Foyth, Willy Kambwala, Pau Cabanes.

Away Team: EspanyolCoach: Manolo González.
Goalkeeper: Marko Dmitrović.
Defenders: José Salinas, Leandro Cabrera, Fernando Calero, Omar El Hilali.
Midfielders: Pol Lozano, Urko González, Edu Expósito.
Attackers: Tyrhys Dolan, Pere Milla, Roberto Fernández.
Subs: Clemens Riedel, Charles Pickel, Cyril Ngonge, Antoniu Roca, Kike García, Ángel Fortuño, Pol Tristán, Miguel Rubio, Rubén Sánchez, Jofre Carreras.

Missing Players: Carlos Romero, Ramón Terrats, Javi Puado.

Event Details:

Name: Villarreal vs. Espanyol
Date: Monday, February 9, 2026
Location: Estadio de la Cerámica (Villarreal)
Capacity: 24890