Villarreal: In the Spanish La Liga, Villarreal continued to challenge Atletico Madrid for third place in the Spanish league after defeating their guest and neighbor Elche 2-1 in the 27th round.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Canadian Tejeon Buchanan gave the Yellow Submarine the lead in the 31st minute, and Santiago Moreno doubled the home side's advantage with a second goal in the 41st minute. Portuguese Andre Silva reduced the deficit for Elche in the 82nd minute.

Villarreal thus raised their tally to 54 points, trailing third-placed Atletico only on goal difference. Elche, meanwhile, remain on 26 points in 17th place.