La Liga Regular Season - 12
Espanyol 0 - 2 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Moreno (S. Comesana) 43'
HT
A. Moleiro 57'
60' ↓ P. Lozano ↑K. Garcia
Tajon Buchanan 61'
71' ↓ Exposito ↑Jofre
71' ↓ P. Milla ↑C. Pickel
↓ G. Moreno ↑N. Pepe 71'
↓ S. Comesana ↑P. Gueye 74'
↓ T. Oluwaseyi ↑A. Perez 74'
Pau Navarro 81'
82' ↓ O. El Hilali ↑R. Sanchez
82' ↓ U. Gonzalez ↑M. Rubio
↓ T. Buchanan ↑I. Akhomach 83'
↓ A. Moleiro ↑S. Cardona 83'
FT
Player Cards
Season performance ratings for players in this match
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
M. Dmitrovic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
O. El Hilali 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
F. Calero 
MAGNET
110
Activity
110
Activity
104
Passes
6
Duels
L. Cabrera
MAGNET
96
Activity
96
Activity
84
Passes
12
Duels
J. Salinas 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
T. Dolan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Gonzalez
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
P. Lozano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
P. Milla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Forwards
Exposito
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
26%
Pass Acc
R. Fernandez Jaen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
A. Fortuno 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
P. Tristan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Sanchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Pickel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Hernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Garcia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Roca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Koleosho
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Junior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
P. Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Marin
MAGNET
90
Activity
90
Activity
84
Passes
6
Duels
R. Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pedraza
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
T. Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
S. Comesana 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
T. Partey 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
7
Duels Won
88%
Win %
A. Moleiro 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
G. Moreno
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
T. Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
D. Conde
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Foyth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Mourino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Pepe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27/04/2025 | Villarreal | 1 - 0 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 26/09/2024 | Espanyol | 1 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 27/04/2023 | Villarreal | 4 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 09/11/2022 | Espanyol | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 27/02/2022 | Villarreal | 5 - 1 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 21/08/2021 | Espanyol | 0 - 0 | Villarreal | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 19/01/2020 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 20/10/2019 | Espanyol | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | RCDE Stadium |
| 03/02/2019 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
27/04/2025
26/09/2024
27/04/2023
09/11/2022
27/02/2022
21/08/2021
19/01/2020
20/10/2019
03/02/2019
Espanyol Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +14
P: 12 GD: +13
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -7
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -9
P: 21 GD: -10
AI-powered match analysis and previews to help you decide which games are worth watching
Villarreal executes a clinical heist at Cornellà with devastating intensity
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. The Submarine Yellow consolidates third place with a flawless away performance, while Espanyol's defensive frailties expose a team spiraling toward mediocrity.
Precision over possession at Cornellà
Villarreal arrived at Cornellà with a blueprint: suffocate, then strike. Despite surrendering 55% possession to Espanyol, the visitors turned scarcity into lethality. Gerard Moreno broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, finishing a Santi Comesana assist with the clinical touch of a striker in rhythm. Espanyol's 14 shots told the real story—volume masking void. They dominated the ball yet created almost nothing of substance, managing just 3 shots on target against a Villarreal side that made every touch count.
The second half becomes an execution
The restart brought finality. Alberto Moleiro added the second in minute 57, transforming a contest into a masterclass. Espanyol's balance crumbled under pressure. Renato Veiga and Alfonso Pedraza orchestrated a defensive symphony, reducing the home side to frustration. The away backline's 7.5+ ratings reflected their stranglehold on proceedings.
Stakes and trajectory
This defeat deepens Espanyol's crisis. Sixth place (18 points, 5 wins from 12) masks a squad hemorrhaging consistency. Four losses in their last six matches signal a team adrift. Villarreal, by contrast, climbs stakes with ruthless efficiency: 26 points from 12 games, 8 wins, a goal difference of +14. They're title contenders operating at a different altitude.
Key Questions
What does this mean for Espanyol's season?
A freefall. Four defeats in six games signal a team losing its footing. European qualification is slipping; survival could soon become the real battle.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.
Villarreal's relentless march meets Espanyol's fragile form
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 75/100. Champions League qualification hangs in the balance as Villarreal's five-game winning streak faces Espanyol's wavering defence in a certified six-pointer.
The Setup
Villarreal arrives in third with 32 points and the form of champions—five consecutive victories, a +16 goal difference, and 10 wins from 14 matches. Espanyol, sixth with 24 points, has cracked recently: two losses in their last five games expose fragility despite a narrow +2 goal difference. The stakes are unmistakable: this is a direct battle for European football. Villarreal's balance is near-perfect; Espanyol's equilibrium is shattered.
Key Battle
Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) versus Fernando Calero (Espanyol). Moleiro is the standout star—three goals and two assists in four matches, averaging 7.6—while Calero anchors Espanyol's backline with the same rating across two outings. Moleiro's creative runs from the wing will test Calero's positioning and recovery pace. Whoever controls this duel dictates the tempo.
Our Prediction
Villarreal 2-1. The visitors dominate early possession, pressing high and exploiting Espanyol's defensive hesitation. Espanyol absorbs the onslaught, then strikes on the counter—one goal keeps them alive. But Villarreal's relentless wave overwhelms them in the final 20 minutes. Marko Dmitrović makes crucial saves; Luiz Júnior proves decisive in the shootout moments.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Yes. Direct Top-4 battle with contrasting form: Villarreal's relentless machine versus Espanyol's crumbling defence. High stakes, compelling narrative.
What's the predicted outcome?
Villarreal 2-1. Visitors dominate possession, Espanyol scores on counter but fades late. Away win seals Champions League progress.
Where are Espanyol and Villarreal in the league table?
Villarreal third, 32 points (10W-2D-2L). Espanyol sixth, 24 points (7W-3D-4L). Goal difference: +16 vs +2 respectively.
What is Villarreal's current form?
Unstoppable: five consecutive wins. Villarreal leads La Liga in solidity (13 goals conceded) and punch (29 scored). Peak form.
Who is the in-form player to watch?
Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal): 3 goals, 2 assists in 4 matches, 7.6 rating. Winger driving the winning streak with creative breakthroughs.
How is the Futmetrix Score calculated?
The Futmetrix Score (0-100) combines multiple factors: match intensity, competitive balance, stakes importance, and entertainment value to help you decide if this match is worth watching.