FinishedLa Liga
| 1H | 2H | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELC | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| VIL | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Jan 3, 2026 · 17:30Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
Match report
Villarreal beat Elche 3–1 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche in La Liga. A. Diatta opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Elche have 3 wins in their last 5, while Villarreal have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
26'
⚽A. Diattaassist T. Buchanan
38'
Daniel Budesca
2H
⚽Aleix Febasassist Aleix Febas
53'
M. Dituro
55'
⇄Iñaki Peña↓ G. Diangana
62'
62'
⇄Arnau Tenas↓ Santi Comesaña
64'
⚽A. Diattaassist A. Diatta
⇄Alejandro Iturbe↓ Aleix Febas
81'
81'
⇄Luíz Júnior↓ A. Diatta
87'
⚽Santi Comesaña
Bigas
87'
Momentum
ELC
⚽⚽⚽⚽
VIL
Match info
TournamentLa Liga · Spain · Tier 1
Kick-offJan 3, 2026 · 17:30
VenueEstadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
Attendance39,460 / 44,841 (88%)
RefereeIsidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos, Spain
Where to watch
ESPN+
Statistics
41Ball possession %59
1.2Expected goals (xG)2.8
14Total shots11
6Shots on target5
6Shots off target4
3Blocked shots2
7Corner kicks6
3Offsides2
11Fouls12
2Yellow cards4
1Red cards0
2Goalkeeper saves5
495Passes513
78Pass accuracy %78
15Tackles17
Player of the match
M. Dituro
7.9Lineups
ELC 4-3-37.23Formation6.754-3-3 VIL
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 95:36 | +59 | 94 | LWWWW |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 27 | 5 | 6 | 77:35 | +42 | 86 | WWWDL |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 72:46 | +26 | 72 | WDLWW |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 21 | 6 | 11 | 62:44 | +18 | 69 | LLWWW |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 59:48 | +11 | 60 | WWDDL |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 53:48 | +5 | 54 | LWWDL |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 15 | 6 | 17 | 32:38 | -6 | 51 | LLWWD |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 41:44 | -3 | 50 | DDLLW |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 46:55 | -9 | 49 | WDLLW |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 59:61 | -2 | 46 | DDLLW |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 43:55 | -12 | 46 | WDDLL |
| 12 |  Athletic Club | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 43:58 | -15 | 45 | LLWDL |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 12 | 7 | 19 | 46:60 | -14 | 43 | DLLWW |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 11 | 10 | 17 | 44:56 | -12 | 43 | LLWDD |
| 15 | Elche | 38 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 49:57 | -8 | 43 | DLLWW |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47:61 | -14 | 42 | LWDDL |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 44:50 | -6 | 42 | DLLWW |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 47:57 | -10 | 42 | LWWDL |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 39:55 | -16 | 41 | LWWDD |
| 20 |  Oviedo | 38 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 26:60 | -34 | 29 | WDLLL |
European qualification Relegation
La Liga
2025Villarreal2-1ElcheChampions League
2023Villarreal0-2ElcheDomestic Cup
2022Elche3-2VillarrealLa Liga
2021Villarreal1-0Elche