Villarreal took three points from the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on Saturday, 3 January 2026, beating Elche 1–3 on Matchday 18 of La Liga. The match kicked off at 17:30 UTC and was officiated by referee Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos. By the half-time whistle, Villarreal already held a 1–2 lead, a scoreline that reflected their control before the final 45 minutes confirmed the result.

For Villarreal, this victory was a crucial step in consolidating their push for European qualifi...