Villarreal delivered a commanding performance at home on Monday, 9 February 2026, defeating Espanyol 4–1 in a La Liga Matchday 23 fixture. The match kicked off at 20:00 UTC under the supervision of referee Adrian Cordero Vega, and the home side held a 2–0 advantage at half-time. The result extended Villarreal's strong form at the Estadio de la Cerámica and dealt a significant blow to Espanyol's ambitions in the 2025 season.

For Villarreal, the victory was vital in their pursuit of a Eur...