BARCELONA, Spain (AP) – Unai Emery claimed his first coaching victory for Villarreal when Gerard Moreno scored a goal and prepared Paco Alcecer on the 2–1 comeback against Eibar on Saturday.
Moreno overstepped Kike García’s first match in the first half when the Spanish striker cut in the 63rd minute to shake his score and scored from a closed angle.
Moreno also made a look like Alcecer to circulate the goalkeeper and make room for the victor at 70 in the Villarreal stadium, which was emptied of enthusiasts like all Spanish stadiums by the coronavirus pandemic. initial offside decision.
Moreno also scored in last weekend’s 1–1 draw for Huesca, Emery’s debut on his return to Spanish football after his time at Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. Previously, Emery had had good luck in the Spanish clubs of Valencia and Seville.
Villarreal, his team in the short low season, joining former Valencia midfielders Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin and facing young striker Takefusa Kubo on loan from Real Madrid.
Villarreal’s purpose is to finish in the most sensible four to take a place in the Champions League after finishing fifth last season and moving to the Europa League.
Subsequently, Valencia visited Celta de Vigo and Getafe received Osasuna.
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