Dave Blackmore
La Liga – What We Learned – Athletic Bilbao 0 Villarreal...
In a rain-soaked San Mames, Athletic Bilbao fought to a 0-0 draw with Villarreal.
A tight and tense affair with chances at a premium, neither side...
Denis Cheryshev to Villarreal – the deal that should have eventuated
On deadline day, Denis Cheryshev made a move from Real Madrid to Valencia on loan until the end of the 2016-17 season.
On the face...
La Liga – Tactical Analysis – Villarreal 1 Granada 0
Villarreal have successfully secured a league double over lowly Granada with a 1-0 win at El Madrigal.
A converted penalty from captain Bruno Soriano was...
Eric Bailly has played himself to the back of the line...
Villarreal’s Ivorian centre-back Eric Bailly started the season better than even he could have hoped for.
He played 90 minutes in the club's first seven...
A-League – Player Ratings – Melbourne City 3 Wellington Phoenix 1
Melbourne City’s sparkling goal scoring feats continued with a 3-1 victory over Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park.
Two goals to Harry Novillo and one for...
La Liga – What We Learned – Espanyol 2 Villarreal 2
Villarreal travelled to Barcelona hoping to extend their unbeaten run to seven matches against lowly Espanyol.
Despite trailing twice, the visitors managed just that,...
Should Villarreal stick or switch in January transfer window?
Sitting in a lofty fourth place, Villarreal are having an outstanding season.
But a defeat in the Copa Del Rey and a bore draw in...
La Liga – Tactical Analysis – Villarreal 0 Real Betis 0
Villarreal welcomed Real Betis to El Madrigal but neither team were able to inspire their fans, settling for a 0-0 draw.
Immediately from kick-off, the home...
Villarreal the beneficiary of opposition’s ravenous club owners
As Villarreal prepare for their upcoming league match with Real Betis they will, not for the first time this season, be looking at a...
La Liga – What We Learned – Villarreal 2 Sporting Gijon...
A brace from Cedric Bakambu secured Villarreal a first home win of 2016 against a valiant Sporting Gijon.
The home side never looked in doubt...
