Valencia
Villarreal
Match summary
Villarreal came from behind to win 2-1 away at Valencia, with the winner arriving in stoppage time. Valencia led 1-0 at half-time.
Pepelu put Valencia ahead from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, Alexander Freeman equalised with a header in the 69th minute, set up by Sergi Cardona, and Georges Mikautadze won it in stoppage time, set up by Alberto Moleiro.
The chances backed that up: Villarreal created 1.53 expected goals (xG) from 19 shots to Valencia's 1.17 from 9. Both sides had a player sent off.
Valencia hosted Villarreal in La Liga matchday 10, suffering a 1-2 defeat after controlling just 39 percent of possession. The visitors dictated the match flow, accumulating 19 shots and 108 attacks compared to Valencia's 9 shots and 70 attacks. Villarreal also dominated territory with 9 corners and 66 dangerous attacks against 6 corners and 30 dangerous attacks for the hosts. Discipline was a major factor as the referee issued a total of 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards across a heavily contested encounter, with Valencia registering 5 yellow cards and 1 red card alongside 18 fouls.
The action began in the 14th minute when Valencia replaced the injured David Otorbi with Dani Raba. Following a VAR review, Valencia claimed a 38th-minute penalty goal through Pepelu to lead 1-0 at half-time. Villarreal equalised in the 69th minute when Alex Freeman scored with a header. The visitors were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute after Pape Gueye received a red card for violent conduct. Valencia also finished with 10 players following Harvey Elliott receiving a second yellow card in the 89th minute. Georges Mikautadze secured the victory for Villarreal in the 96th minute with a left-footed shot.
