On Saturday, December 31, Valencia paid a visit to Villarreal as part of the 15th round of the Spanish Championship.
Edinson Cavani took the lead in the 21st minute of the Bats game. However, even before the break, the hosts bounced back, and at the end of the match they scored the winning goal – 2:1.
In a parallel meeting, Real Sociedad hosted Osasuna at home and won 2-0.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are top of the La Liga table with 38 points each. Real Sociedad are third with 29 points. Villarreal are in 7th position with 24 points. Valencia are in 10th place with 19 points.
Spanish Championship. 15th round
Villarreal – Valencia – 2:1
Goals: Cavani, 21 (0:1). Chukwueze, 45 (1:1). Voith, 89 (2:1)
Real Sociedad – Osasuna – 2:0
Goals: Mendes, 22 (1:0). Serlot, 64 (2:0).