After Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid all chalked up victories on Saturday, La Liga’s attention turned to the race for European places and action at the wrong end of the table on Sunday.
Villarreal ensured that only Europa League spots would be up for grabs in the closing stage of the season, though, as they confirmed their 2016/17 Champions League attendance with a comprehensive 2-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla.
Samu Garcia gave Marcelino Garcia Toral’s men an early advantage, before Adrian Lopez stylishly doubled Villarreal’s lead midway through the first half, which proved enough to secure the points.