News round-up 21.10.19

PHOTO OF THE DAY: Simón Moreno celebrates scoring for Villarreal U23s (Villarreal B).

It was a good weekend for Villarreal men’s first team, who returned from the international break with a victory, winning 0–1 at Espanyol thanks to a Karl Toko Ekambi goal. You can read the match report here and see the highlights here.

After the match, manager Javi Calleja spoke to the press, which you can read here. Forward Gerard Moreno also praised the team’s defensive work, which you can read here.

That match also saw Calleja become the manager with the third highest wins in LaLiga in Villarreal history. Read more here.

Meanwhile, Villarreal U23s (Villarreal B) were unlucky in a 1–3 loss to Lleida Esportiu. Read the match report here. Of course, they weren’t the only team in action and you can see the results for all Yellows sides here.

And finally, the club, through its Endavant Formació scheme, continued to back student athletes at the Jaume I University, with scholarships. Read more here.