The LaLiga team, just known as the yellow submarine, discovered its Ceramica Angels Stadium virtually underwater moments before the start of the match.
With the adjustment scheduled to begin at 9 pm local time, a mega downpour hit the east coast of Spain.
Referee Nikola Dabanovic was delayed in the beginning as area staff sweep the water furiously.
Stunning photographs of the typhoon were published through the local team’s social media team, featuring cardboard clippings of soaked fans.
A cheeky tweet from Maccabi visitors showed that the soaked lawn was hit in the rain, with the caption: “Improve”.
Villarreal showed that 60 litres of water fell consistent with the square meter in just forty-five minutes.
Surprisingly, the sky over the Mediterranean was temporarily cleared and the adjustment could begin in perfectly moderate conditions.
Officers met with delegates from both groups and players participated in a rapid warm-up.
When the referee beeped, it was 10:10 p. m. local time: UEFA’s last adjustment allows the Europa League match to start.
And Villarreal unleashed his power in a way with a first game within four minutes of Carlos Bacca.
The Colombian added a after-break, before Alex Baena and Fer Nino struck out in the 4-0 win.
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