Villarreal CF - 2021-22 LaLiga Santander Match #19 @ Deportivo Alavés (11-2-5)

you [Music] [Music] [Music] the cameras are fixed to one man in fantastic form and the top scorer in the league can he add to his tally today live on EA [Music] TV and this is the scene here at the third oldest venue in Spanish professional football the esto Dei dere here on the commentary box joined as always by former Arsenal and England fullback Lee Dixon and we're focusing on technically speaking one of the best leagues in the world I'm talking of course about La Liga it's alaves facing vial yeah thank you Derek I'm really looking forward to this both teams certainly capable of producing some entertaining football hopefully we'll get [Music] that well it doesn't make great reading for our hosts just look at this it's the weakest attack in the league and that's official yeah Derek they're struggling to create chances let alone convert any of them but the owners for me has to be put on the forwards they really need to start making runs demanding the ball hopefully for everybody involved it's a different story today [Music] here's the alavez starting lineup now there has been some discussion about the style of play some would argue it's on the negative side what realistically should we expect Le yeah they do tend to collapse when they don't have the ball they sit off the opposition almost inviting pressure onto them before trying to open up when they do have the ball I don't think we'll see any changes today in that approach [Music] starting 11 and they kick off here [Applause] Saul Alexander dragovic now bakis an important interception pan [Applause] patient buildup at the moment priado well you tend to know what you're going to get with regard to the hosts they are aide set up to sit back and then counter at PACE Lee is that what you're anticipating seeing yes deric it makes sense to me to utilize their strengths which is a strong defense and Pace up front a team pushing on normally leaves space at the back to exploit and that's what they'll try to do oh a tremendous block poor attempt at a pass really estupinan Mina every pass hitting its Target kais Valencia oh he's given the ball away Saul excellent first Touch under the circumstances there rasvan Marin what can he do from here Mendes he's very Adept at protecting the ball takes the shot well straight at the goalkeeper then Plata Gonzalo plat and space to attack priado platter well when you sit off like this you invite pressure plenty of forward momentum here but can they produce well they can say a big thank you to the goalkeeper that was inspirational well that's as good as a goal at the other end brilliant save from The Keeper corner kick played in well they couldn't take advantage of the chance [Applause] just hearing that a goal has gone in in the Granada game Alan maali it's a goal for Atletico Madrid 21 minutes played 1- n regular updates from Alan maali along the way priado p visan kaiso visan possession and patience the watchwords it might be on for them it's with priado no spillage from the goalkeeper routine there's been a goal in the Barcelona match Alan mcal has details it's a goal for Barcelona it's been scored by Anthony martial he saw the keeper off his line and from 25 yds chipped the ball in off the bar 26 minutes played 1- n Alan mcal with his finger on the pulse [Applause] well he's got plenty of space on the flank here and delivered towards the back post and it crossed the touch line so a throw in here and options in the center Mina it did look on for them but not to be able to close down the shot and not an attempt he'll be terribly proud [Applause] of I believe there's been a goal in the Granada match Alan maali it's a second goal for Atletico Madrid 33 minutes played 2-n Alan male keeping us right up to date well the keeper should grab hold of [Applause] it Billy roal enjoying the bulker possession but that doesn't lead to goals necessarily they haven't created enough too slow up front Midfield very average the coach he's not happy at all he wants more from this team Gonzalo Plata and played to the front post a goal on the back of sustained pressure now they deservedly hold the advantage well here's the replay Derek I love a ball into the box you know that it's a beauty and what a great finish as well good connection with the ball leaving the goalkeeper absolutely no chance fantastic goal [Applause] well just look at the reactions on the touch line they just need to keep their composure now this is far from over one n then dragovic good looking sequence rasvan Marin rben DTE and taking it away and whipped into the box well that would be straightforward for any keeper they've given it away an example of how to press and that is going to be a free [Applause] kick and we will have just one additional minute perfectly positioned to take it away Rodrigo Eary now they've given him too much space that is that for the first half here [Music] and they kick off here well they can say a big thank you to the goalkeeper that was inspirational well that's as good as a goal at the other end brilliant save from [Applause] the and not an attempt he'll be terribly proud of Gonzalo Plata and play to the front [Applause] post a goal on the back of sustained pressure now they deservedly hold the advantage [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] as anticipated plenty of talking points so far and now the second half is underway Gonzalo Plata it's with Prado platter space and time for the cross and it might be oh that's a fine pass and real pressure here he knows what he's doing when it comes to blocking and he's fired over the corner well he failed to deliver that time [Applause] rasvan Marin well there's been considerable speculation but now we can pass on the official news amarik laort has completed his move to Barcelona well Derek the fans are really going to love it is a top player a real Pro in fact he's a manager's dream kaedo estupinan Mina well they must exercise caution standing off as they are PR out estupinan just hearing that a goal has gone in in the Granada game Alan maali it's a third goal for Atletico Madrid 59 minutes played 3-0 regular updates from Alan maali along the way looks promising this well Foul Play says the referee [Music] an [Applause] and fired from the flank into the area and the goalkeeper covered a lot of ground to push that away from danger and they'll get ready for the throw in well that's a moment he would like to airbrush from history he's thrown it straight to the opposition this might be the perfect counterattacking opportunity going and he's in terrific block the noise is great can the players react to that can they equalize played into the center of the Box just couldn't get it [Applause] through well we always like to be up for the cup here on eatv live cup action coming up soon it might be well that's how hit them not quite accurate enough though [Applause] [Applause] Saul bakis how about the [Applause] cross priado andard Valencia is it going to end up being productive for them oh showing excellent vision and a fine stop well he's given a corner the [Applause] referee well he's doing everything in his power to help his team get over the line here he's kicking every ball well they couldn't take advantage of the chance so 20 minutes to go priado P visan it's with priado hanging onto the ball and this fashion suits them I believe there's been a goal in the Granada match Alan maali it's another goal for Atletico Madrid 74 minutes played 4-0 many thanks Alan good use of the ball but can they trouble the defense it's opening up for them and the danger cleared Enard Valencia well it was a very good looking move but alas no end [Applause] product Edgar Mendes now can they counter clinically regain possession how far from the ideal pass you've got to say he's got the right idea with that pass it looks promising and a strong glove on the ball from The Keeper substitution then let's see how it affects the match he could pick out a teammate but dealt with efficiently not to be advised giving the ball away in that position has a go oh magnificent reaction well this late Corner could represent the last chance to equalize now the delivery how about this for tra all nean once more astonishing well he comes in from the corner it's a decent delivery but he gets ahead of his marker that's the key to this gets his head on it it's in the back of the net even Steven won a piece on this match [Applause] ener Valencia still pushing for a winner bakis rioa rasvan Marin see some progress with the ball at his feet it needs an accurate cross and the referee has pointed to the sports at a crucial phase in the proceedings penalty given and yellow card handed out off the post and back in [Applause] play on the attack is there to be late drama and there's the feed into the box this is why we had ad door this game late drama and now they're in front well it looks like the game is over but no there's another chance and there it is back of the net it looks like the winner well let's look at this again magical football on the break surprise is the key and then the Finish couldn't be simpler really give him far too much time and space inside the box and he doesn't even have to get up in the end just nonchalant heads it past the keeper well he's got to be delighted with his players a big smile on his face they've got the noses in front they're in the lead well [Applause] done well as they kick off again 2-1 the current state of affairs well adding up all the stoppages we will have three extra minutes bakis Yu yaichi with it he's lost it Chavez estupinan and there it is the full-time whistle here and it's a victory for the visitors the the journey home is going to be a pleasant one lee yeah well it could really have gone either way it was so competitive for much of the game but they just kept pushing they kept believing and probably deserve the winner in the end great result and not an attempt he'll be terribly proud of Gonzalo Plata and play to the front post a goal on the back of sustained pressure now they deservedly hold the advantage well he f fail to deliver that time it might be well that's how to hit them not quite accurate enough though showing excellent vision [Applause] has a go oh magnificent reaction well this late Corner could represent the last chance to equalize and now the delivery how about this for drama all all even once more [Applause] astonishing penalty given and yellow card handed out on the attack is this to be late drama and there's the feed into the box [Applause] [Music] spee spee speech speee for [Music] [Music] Gra