Villarreal secured a 2–0 victory over Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday, 8 November 2025, in a Matchday 12 fixture of the 2025 La Liga season. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the officiation of referee Alejandro Hernandez, with the visitors holding a 1–0 lead at half-time. The result extended Villarreal's strong start to the campaign, while Espanyol were left searching for answers in front of their home supporters.

At the time of the match, the win was crucial for Villarreal as t...