Villarreal slip up in Liga

Villarreal failed to continue their impressive La Liga momentum as they slipped up against minnows Valladolid on Sunday evening. The Yellow Submarines have slipped to third after their 2-0 loss.

Joseba Llorente opened the scoring with a well-placed header in the 18th minute and Victor Fernandez put the visitors in front of a mountain to climb when he added the second in the 56th minute.

Villarreal are third with 28 points just like Barcelona, who have a better goal difference, while Real Madrid are comfortable on the top seed with 32 points.

Elsewhere Deportivo La Coruna registered another deception as they faltered at home against Osasuna 2-1.

The 2002 Champions are now third from bottom with only 13 points from 14 matches.