Villarreal CF - 2021-22 LaLiga Santander Match #20 @ RCD Espanyol (12-2-5)

[Music] B [Music] the man of the moment in imperious form and the leading Marksman in the league can he add to his total today on EA [Music] TV and a warm welcome to Barcelona the Catalan Capital we're here at the rcde stadium I'm Derek Ray and with me in the commentary position is the former Arsenal and England fullback Lee Dixon and looking forward to bringing you action from the Spanish Top Flight GA it's espanol and they face via thanks Derek yeah really looking forward to both teams producing entertaining Football let's see if we get that but it's true to say they've lacked a bit of spark in their home matches so no great surprise to see that they have the worst home record in the league well with no wins so far Derek the pressure on the manager and the players he building make no mistake about that it really is highlighted by the home fans as well they demand more and why not they pay their money they have a [Music] [Applause] voice this is how it looks for the homes side pretty well balanced this formation Le yeah it can be a 42 31 in the offensive mode but it can also go back to a 451 when you're defending the lone Striker will be supported by the three just behind him especially the number 10 will be given a free roll the vial starting 11 [Applause] [Applause] and now they get the ball [Applause] rolling bar kaedo estupinan it's opening up for them might be a chance [Applause] here oh it's gone in and you have to feel for him now it will go down as an own goal well let's see that again I don't want to look at it as a former Defender I've scored a few of these in the time and they were always my fault got blame for all of them important the players pick him up from here on in [Applause] so a known goal and now they are chasing this [Applause] game and the goal kick will be next but a big breaking story to pass along to you I can tell you that piotra zinski has completed his move to her Lee well Derek a figure of around 35 million he's being banded around I'd say you're getting a lot of player for that sort of money he should be a real asset to the club good looking ball oh a fine block and a throw in Forth coming fruitful looking attack [Applause] well that is a defender's job to come to the rescue a good looking move this could Square the game oh but no heroism flashed in front of his eyes couldn't take the chance oh it's a big chance it really is he's in the right position but then he just fluffs his lines there's been a goal in the Barcelona match Alan maali has details it's a goal from Barcelona it's been scored by Jordi Alba a lovely glancing header that found the net off the inside of the far post 11 minutes played 1-1 cheers again Alan estupinan Mina pan kaedo [Applause] kaiso well there's been a goal at the estadio Ramon Sanchez pan Alan maali can tell us more it's a goal for Gren 19 minutes played 1 n many thanks Alan and scope for them to produce something [Applause] exciting can he open the door to a potential goal still possibilities oh and he puts away the second chance goalkeeper [Applause] error well here's the replay the keeper way to say but it's not good enough it's back into play but he was first to react and it's in the back of the net a chance to revisit the [Applause] goal well no wonder he's delighted they've been bossing this game up to [Applause] now so 2-0 now [Music] well I believe there's been a goal in the Barcelona match Alan maali it's a second goal for Barcelona 23 minutes played 2-1 thanks Alan and now they have the ball [Applause] back pan and plenty of scope to be creative in in that wide [Applause] position a terrific defending to stop them progressing Pereira [Applause] well Villa real certainly enjoying the line share of possession and all of their team are enjoying this performance that's why they're winning and that's why they're one of the best teams estan and Valencia what a shocking pass really Gomez Wilmar baros defensive Brazilians to shut them down I understand there's been a goal on the cadth match Alan mcal can tell us more it's a goal for the home team 32 minutes played 1-1 regular updates from macali along the way well they're quite content to knock it around inside their own half Mina [Applause] visan Valencia Mina and they need to get titer here that's a wild wild attempt well after that effort I'm not sure whether he's right or left [Applause] footed on on the game being played at the estad Ramon San has beat one there's been a goal let's hear about it from Alan Mell it's a goal for S 37 minutes played 1-1 Alan Mell keeping us right up to [Applause] [Applause] date bar perfect they positioned to take it [Applause] away it might be on for [Applause] them my goodness Lee the goalkeeper had his work cut out for him but delivered yeah that's what they do look at that save a brilliant effort he's driven in the corner well he hasn't quite had the impact and attack that we were expecting Le well Derek he'll probably blame the supply line and he might have a case to be fair but you've got to make your own chances as well the space is available he's just not been in it he's not achieved today what he normally does and that's probably why they're losing the [Applause] game Mina kaedo fine sequence of passes visan promising looking ball oh surely well that cross was more than acceptable but they couldn't fire at home well he's given a corner their referee [Applause] over it comes one appear to be on the cusp of being booked but got away with that one [Applause] and he slots it home with [Applause] [Applause] confidence well here it is again Derek the Keeper's already on his way he just waits for him to move and then Strokes it down the middle [Applause] [Applause] so there goes the halftime whistle and as far as our hosts are concerned [Music] the two teams have switched around and are ready now for the second [Applause] half Mina [Applause] platter and winning it [Applause] back Victor Gomez well not covering himself in glory defensively an attack full of Promise can they convert there it is a fantastic goal and no wonder he's off celebrating so there it is 3-1 the current scor line here kaedo Mina hanging on to the ball in this fashion suits them and news of a goal in the Barcelona game Alan Canal can fill here it's a third goal for Barcelona it's been scored by Anthony martial some lovely ball skills allowed him to beat his man before unleashing a powerful strike past the goalkeeper 53 minutes played 3-1 thank you Adan male this looks [Applause] promising but it wasn't a taxing save P Vis Stan kaidi bar on the pass a good one and the cross into the middle well sadly from his point of view Wayward to say the least well it's a shocker I wasn't very good at heading Derek but I could have done better than [Applause] that priado plasa opportunity here still alive steered out of play and a throw in coming up well the fans are not happy and who would blame them shocking performance so far let their standard slip I'm afraid all parts of their game are off today losing possession [Applause] here Valencia Steven Plaza and there to intervene Pereira dayas wole could play it in well the cross came over and a real need to get rid of the ball here estupinan spraying passes around almost waiting for the opposition to make a mistake and they continue to advance and a lot of options here and the referee Blows the Whistle it is a free kick well no card but that he's on his last warning and a substitution in the offing [Applause] Lopez D [Applause] toas he's given it straight to the opposition and space to cross it opportunity D Thomas quite simply not clinical enough with the header Le well headers are always difficult it's all about timing and he got the timing completely wrong there kaedo p visan there's been a goal in the Barcelona match Alan mcal has details it's another goal for Barcelona 74 minutes clean 4-1 Alan madal keeping us right up to [Applause] [Applause] date now high quality defending Valencia [Applause] plasa real danger might be a chance here and fired against the crossbar well you can't come much closer to scoring than [Applause] that Gomez Lopez do they mean business on this occasion and they've won possession again 10 minutes left for play in this match estupinan and plenty of scope to be creative in that wide position has a go and the keeper making sure there were no scraps for them to feed on [Applause] space and time for the [Applause] cross [Applause] estupinan pass after pass keeping their opponents moving [Music] and he takes it on still could be dangerous a DEA clearance and it's a case of just 5 minutes left and very deathly cut outan and players waiting in the center can he put it in well body on the [Applause] way that is how to apply the pressure and terms of added time a minimum of 1 minute oh that's a super ball over the [Applause] top dangerous looking attack superbly read and executed and the referee blows his whistle for full time we really shouldn't be surprised the Dreadful home record speaks for itself and it's another defeat lead well it's the same old story Derek and I think their confidence is absolutely got to Pieces lots of frustration amongst the fans as well and to be fair watching that week in week out you'd be frustrated too they really need to improve now and try and get these fans back on side [Applause] and now they get the ball rolling it's opening up for them might be a chance here oh it's gone in and you have to feel for him now it will go down as an own goal can he open the door to a potential goal oh and he puts away the second chance goalkeeper [Applause] error my goodness Lee the goalkeeper had his work cut out for him but delivered yeah that's what they do look at that save a brilliant effort [Applause] [Music] and he slots at home with [Applause] confidence an attack full of Promise can they convert there it is a fantastic goal and no wonder he's off celebrating and the cross into the middle well sadly from his point of You Wayward to say the least well it's a shocker I wasn't very good at heading Derek but I could have done better than [Music] [Music] for [Music] [Music] [Music] spe [Music] [Music] gracias