Villarreal secured a crucial 4-2 win over Osasuna, solidifying their hold on fifth place in LaLiga and the final Champions League spot.
Nicolas Pépé shines
Nicolas Pépé, once considered a flop at Arsenal, was the standout performer. He delivered two assists and scored the final goal.
The match was largely decided in the first half, with Ayoze Pérez scoring twice (2’, 39’) and Thierno Barry adding a third (33’). Osasuna pulled one back through Rubén García (66’), but Alejandro Baena restored the three-goal lead.
A quick impact
Alejandro Baena, returning from a month-long injury, made an instant impact. He assisted Pépé’s goal just 30 seconds after entering the game (71’). Aimar Oroz sealed the win with a penalty (81’).
Villarreal now has 58 points, awaiting the outcome of Betis’s match against Espanyol. Osasuna’s five-match unbeaten run came to an end, with only Barcelona having a longer unbeaten streak entering this round.