Villarreal suffered a defeat at home against Espanyol on matchday 11 of La Liga, with a result of 0-1. The goal was scored by Cabrera in the 60th minute, assisted by the former Zaragoza player. The visitor, who had already had a series of disappointing results, managed to turn the game around thanks to that goal, which allowed Espanyol to recover a point after five games without a win and raise their position to 11 points, one point behind Villarreal.
The result is particularly significant for Espanyol, who were eliminated from the Copa del Rey by Sestao, a team from the Spanish fourth division. The victory allows the Catalans to exit the relegation zone and move closer to Villarreal, who are on 12 points. The Spanish club, which has suffered a series of defeats at home, is now awaiting the Champions League match against Paris Saint‑Germain, scheduled for Tuesday 3 November at the same stadium.
Meanwhile, Villarreal showed concern over the condition of Gerard Moreno, who was replaced due to injury in the 18th minute. The Spanish team, which suffered the defeat at home, is now preparing for the Champions League match against PSG, with the aim of recovering its position in the competition and consolidating its position in the league.