Sunday, 8 March 2026
📍 Estadio de la Cerámica
Villarreal
⚽ 31' - Tajon Buchanan
Assist: Pape Gueye
Visualization based on match commentary • Positions are approximate
That's it! The match has concluded with Villarreal winning 2-1 against Elche.
André Silva of Elche has been shown a yellow card.
The second half has concluded with Villarreal defeating Elche 2-1.
Offside call against Villarreal. Nicolas Pépé has been flagged for being offside.
Corner awarded to Elche after Luiz Júnior allowed the ball to go out.
Josan from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal committed a foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
Gonzalo Villar from Elche earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Thomas Partey committed a foul against Villarreal.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
David Affengruber from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal committed a foul.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
André Silva committed a foul on a player from Elche.
Missed opportunity! Gerard Moreno from Villarreal attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Villarreal after Matías Dituro allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive push unfolds as Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area. However, Matías Dituro from Elche makes a fantastic save, denying the attempt at the top center of the goal. The assist comes from Dani Parejo.
⚽Goal! Villarreal 2, Elche 1. André Silva scores for Elche with a header from within the six-yard box, directing it to the upper center of the goal. The assist came from Martim Neto, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Elche after Rafa Marín allowed the ball to go out.
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal committed a foul.
David Affengruber from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Gerard Moreno from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Léo Pétrot from Elche committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. André Silva from Elche takes a close-range shot with his right foot, but it's deflected.
Corner awarded to Elche after Santiago Mouriño allowed the ball to go out of play.
Substitution for Elche: André Silva comes on to replace Rafa Mir.
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Federico Redondo from Elche committed a foul.
Substitution for Villarreal: Renato Veiga comes on to replace Pau Navarro due to an injury.
Substitution for Villarreal: Thomas Partey replaces Pape Gueye.
Substitution for Villarreal: Dani Parejo comes on to replace Santi Comesaña.
Martim Neto of Elche has been shown a yellow card.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Martim Neto from Elche committed a foul.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match is currently on hold due to an injury to Pau Navarro from Villarreal.
The attempt is thwarted. David Affengruber from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Elche after Pau Navarro allowed the ball to go out of play.
The attempt is thwarted. Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Corner kick awarded to Elche after Luiz Júnior allowed the ball to go out.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Victor Chust from Elche takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but Luiz Júnior of Villarreal makes a save, diving to his left to secure the ball.
Corner awarded to Elche after Sergi Cardona allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity wasted. Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche attempted a header from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left.
Substitution for Elche: Gonzalo Villar comes on to replace Aleix Febas.
Substitution for Elche: Federico Redondo replaces Marc Aguado.
Substitution for Elche: Josan comes on to replace Buba Sangaré.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive zone.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Aleix Febas from Elche takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Offside call against Elche. Álvaro Rodríguez is caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Villarreal: Gerard Moreno is coming on to replace Alberto Moleiro.
Substitution for Villarreal: Alfon González replaces Tajon Buchanan.
Rafa Mir from Elche has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal committed a foul.
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Marc Aguado from Elche committed a foul.
Substitution for Elche: Martim Neto replaces Grady Diangana.
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Grady Diangana from Elche committed a foul.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Rafa Marín from Villarreal committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal fires a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
A fresh offensive move unfolds. Pape Gueye of Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but Matías Dituro, the goalkeeper for Elche, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist came from Alberto Moleiro.
Opportunity wasted. Rafa Marín from Villarreal attempted a header from the center of the penalty area.
Corner awarded to Villarreal after Germán Valera allowed the ball to go out.
Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal had his shot from the right side of the penalty area blocked after receiving an assist from Santi Comesaña.
Matías Dituro from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Pau Navarro from Villarreal committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Villarreal after David Affengruber allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt is thwarted. Rafa Mir from Elche takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal committed a foul.
The second half has begun with the score at Villarreal 2, Elche 0.
The first half has concluded with Villarreal leading Elche 2-0.
Corner awarded to Villarreal after a deflection off Marc Aguado.
A shot is deflected. Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal attempts a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Pape Gueye.
Alberto Moleiro of Villarreal has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal committed a foul.
Aleix Febas from Elche was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
⚽Goal! Villarreal leads Elche 2-0. Santiago Mouriño scores for Villarreal with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
Another offensive effort underway. Pape Gueye from Villarreal attempts a header from the center of the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped.
Missed opportunity! Pape Gueye from Villarreal took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Tajon Buchanan.
The attempt is thwarted. Nicolas Pépé from Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Alberto Moleiro.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Nicolas Pépé of Villarreal takes a left-footed shot from the center of the box. Matías Dituro from Elche makes a great save, diving to his left to stop the attempt. The assist was provided by Georges Mikautadze.
Missed opportunity. Pape Gueye of Villarreal took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left. The assist came from Santiago Mouriño.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal was awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Rafa Mir from Elche committed a foul.
⚽Goal! Villarreal takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Elche. Tajon Buchanan found the back of the net with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, sending the ball into the top right corner. The assist came from Pape Gueye.
Goal! Villarreal takes the lead, 1-0 against Elche. Tajon Buchanan scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area.
Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Elche's Aleix Febas committed a foul.
Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Aleix Febas from Elche committed a foul.
Corner kick awarded to Villarreal after Grady Diangana allowed the ball to go out of play.
Buba Sangaré of Elche attempts a shot from the center of the box with his right foot, but it's successfully blocked.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal earned a free kick in the defensive area.
Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but failed to convert. The cross was delivered by Rafa Mir.
The attempt is denied. Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Buba Sangaré from Elche committed a foul.
Rafa Marín from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Match paused - Elche.
Rafa Marín from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Buba Sangaré from Elche committed a foul.
Rafa Mir from Elche attempts a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully blocked.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal committed a foul.
Santiago Mouriño from Villarreal committed a foul.
Grady Diangana from Elche has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Santi Comesaña from Villarreal committed a foul.
Opportunity squandered. Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
The attempt is thwarted. Álvaro Rodríguez from Elche takes a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
Victor Chust from Elche committed a foul.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal has been awarded a free kick in an offensive position.
The opening half is underway...
Villarreal defeated Elche 2-1 in the La Liga. Villarreal scorers: Tajon Buchanan (31'), Santiago Mouriño (41'). Elche scorers: André Silva (82'). Match venue: Estadio de la Cerámica. Watch on: Play Sports 1, Bet365, ESPN 3.
