Villarreal won convincingly (0-3) at the Nuevo Zorrilla and spoiled Valladolid's party on their return to the First Division. El Submarino carried the weight of the game at all times and sealed the victory in the second half with goals from Jackson and a brace from Alex Baena.
Sergio Asenjo was the protagonist of the first part. The new goalkeeper of the pucelanos made a great save by avoiding the goal in a point-blank shot by Yeremy Pino. Just before Gerard Moreno was able to score, but his attempt after a corner went too wide. The locals had their replica in the boots of Roque Mesa.
Villarreal scored early in the second half, in the 49th minute. The goal originated from a cross by Canary Islander Yeremy Pino, an error by Joaquín, who let the ball pass, and a strike by Senegalese Jackson.
Pacheta changed four players and Valladolid went for a draw. Gassama and Escudero had opportunities, but in the 82nd minute, when Villarreal was worse off, they scored the second goal, the work of Alex Baena receiving a pass from Chukwueze. Baena himself would sign the double with a long-distance shot in added time. A great goal
