Rojo Martín’s squad secured the win for the home side, delivering an important victory over Osasuna.
Good afternoon and welcome to the Sunday fixture that opens the fourteenth round of La Liga. The match features Villarreal hosting Osasuna at La Cerámica, a venue known for its raucous atmosphere and tight, competitive encounters.
Heading into the national team break, Villarreal announced the dismissal of Pacheta after a string of results that failed to lift the yellow submarine from a precarious position. The team sat in fifteenth place with 12 points, just four above the relegation zone where Celta stood close behind. Marcelino García Toral took charge with the aim of arresting the decline and restoring stability. He was already on the bench for the Copa del Rey clash against Zamora midweek, and his debut with the starting eleven was set to unfold at La Cerámica. The mood among supporters was intense, with expectations running high and patience wearing thin as kickoff approached.
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After the changes at the helm, Villarreal fans showed little interest in slow, cautious play. Although the team stood four points above the relegation line and nine points clear of the European spots, the path ahead remained uncertain, and every match carried significant weight in shaping the campaign’s direction.
Osasuna entered the fixture with 14 points, two more than their hosts. Yet the red fief remained dissatisfied, looking for more consistent outputs as the season progressed and hopes for a stronger finish persisted.
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Both teams confirmed their lineups for the match, with Villarreal facing injuries that could deplete the squad and force the manager to lean on players dealing with physical discomfort for match involvement.
VILLARREAL. Marcelino opted for: Filip Jørgensen, Jorge Cuenca, Raúl Albiol, Juan Foyth, Alfonso Pedraza, Adrià Alti, Álex Baena, Dani Parejo, Étienne Capoue, José Luis Morales and Gerard Moreno.
On Villarreal’s bench: Reina, Comesaña, Ben Brereton, Trigueros, Kiko Femenía, Alberto Moreno, Terrats, Ilias Akhomach, Abraham del Moral, Jorge Pascual and Carlos Romero.
OSASUNA. Jagoba Arrasate named: Sergio Herrera, Johan Mojica, David García, Alejandro Catena, Jesús Areso, Aimar Oroz, Lucas Torró, Jon Moncayola, Moi Gómez, Ante Budimir and Rubén Peña.
On Osasuna’s bench: Nacho Vidal, Juan Cruz, Unai García, Chimy Ávila, Aitor Fernández, Rubén García, Pablo Ibáñez, José Arnáiz, Raúl García, Jorge Herrando, Pablo Valencia and Iker Muñoz.
Minute by minute Villarreal vs. Osasuna
In a preview of the action, the teams prepared to deliver a fast and physical game, with Villarreal aiming to showcase the new directive under the new coach and Osasuna intent on maintaining their momentum from recent matches. This clash carried extra significance for both sides as they sought to establish rhythm and build confidence as the season progresses.
Source attribution for the match coverage: Goal.