Match Overview

In Matchday 6 of the La Liga season, Malaga faced Villarreal at the Estadio La Rosaleda. Villarreal secured a 3-1 victory over Malaga in a match refereed by M. Ortiz.

Early Malaga Lead

Malaga took the lead early in the match when Carlos Dotor scored in the 12th minute, assisted by Juan Cruz, giving the home side the initial advantage.

Villarreal's Response

Villarreal equalized in the 40th minute through Alberto Moleiro, with an assist from Ilias Akhomach Chakkour. Just before halftime in the 45+2nd minute, Pape Gueye scored Villarreal's second goal, assisted by Ayoze Pérez, putting the visitors ahead before the break.

Substitutions and Tactical Changes

Both managers utilized substitutes throughout the match. Villarreal made an early change in the 37th minute, bringing on Pape Gueye for Santi Comesaña. Malaga made double changes at halftime, introducing Dani Lorenzo and Rafael Garrido Hierro. Further substitutions were made by both sides in the second half.

Second Half Action

In the 82nd minute, a goal scored by Villarreal's Carlos Romero was cancelled following a VAR review. However, Villarreal sealed the match in the 86th minute when Pape Gueye converted a penalty kick to score his second goal of the match and Villarreal's third.

Statistical Breakdown

Statistical data shows that Villarreal dominated possession with 63%, while Malaga held 37%. Villarreal registered 16 total shots with 7 on target, alongside 538 accurate passes.

Malaga recorded 5 total shots with 1 on target and completed 281 accurate passes. Discipline-wise, Malaga received 5 yellow cards compared to Villarreal's 1 yellow card.