Villarreal boosted their chances of qualifying for next season’s Champions League with a 1-0 win over Girona on Saturday in La Liga. The win came in the 89th minute thanks to a header from Karl Etta Eyong.
Late Drama Seals Victory for Villarreal
The match took place at Girona’s Montilivi stadium, where Villarreal, who are currently in fifth place, needed all three points to stay in the race for the top five positions. With a late goal, the Yellow Submarine grabbed the win they desperately needed.
Girona’s Coach Absence
Girona played without their head coach, Michel Sanchez, who is being observed in the hospital for an undisclosed health issue. This absence may have affected the team’s performance, which struggled throughout the match.
Villarreal’s Dominance and Eyong’s Header
Despite dominating possession and creating several chances, Villarreal only managed to break the deadlock when Alfonso Pedraza delivered a perfect cross into the box. The ball found Eyong, who scored with a header, giving Villarreal the lead.
Villarreal’s Position and Champions League Push
The win keeps Villarreal in the hunt for Champions League football next season. They are now tied with Athletic Bilbao for fourth place with 61 points, four points ahead of Real Betis in sixth, who will face Osasuna on Sunday.
Mallorca Keeps European Hopes Alive
In other La Liga action, Mallorca kept their hopes for European football alive with a 2-1 victory over relegated Real Valladolid. The win keeps them in the mix for a potential European spot next season.
