Villarreal have secured their first win under new coach Unai Emery in the Spanish La Liga, thanks to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Valladolid at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Sunday.
The match was a closely contested affair from start to finish, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the back of the net until the final stages.
Villarreal were eventually rewarded for their hard work when Adama Traore scored his first goal for the club in the 78th minute, after a fine run and cross from Samuel Umtiti.
However, Valladolid did not give up easily, and equalised just three minutes later through a well-taken penalty kick by Javi Lopez.
Despite the equaliser, Villarreal maintained their composure and held onto their lead until the final whistle, securing their first win under Emery and giving him recognition as the new coach of the team.
Emery has brought fresh ideas and a different style of play to the squad, and it is clear that he is making a positive impact on the team.
Overall, it was a great performance from the Villarreal players, who showed resilience and determination throughout the game. They will be looking forward to continuing their good form in their next match against Espanyol on Wednesday.