Villarreal player ratings as Submarino let a rout slip | OneFootball

Villarreal let a thumping slip despite a glut of chances, with standout performances all over the pitch. As reported by AS, the Submarino were electric for long spells but could not turn dominance into a rout.

Luiz Júnior was outstanding before the break, saving well and winning a one-on-one, though the second-half concession owed to a lack of understanding with Renato. Mouriño got the better of Guedes and looked assured. Pau Navarro impressed on the ball and in the tackle, at present the best defender.

Renato read danger and marked well, but was over-eager at times. Pedraza grew into it after a jittery start, finishing with strong defensive presence.

Pape Gueye was everywhere in the first half, progressing play and recovering possession, then faded late on. Comesaña was tireless, made several last-ditch, goal-saving recoveries and, like Pape, tired after the interval.

Pepe could have had three, scored one and struck the bar, every sprint torturing the opposition, back to early-season levels. Moleiro was involved in everything before half-time, from breaks to chances and passes, then dipped slightly, a huge shift. It felt harsh he will not feature on Friday at La Cerámica.

With Gerard, the team changed gear, he is so hard to stop and dangerous on the turn, and he scored. Mikautadze also found the net and might have had three or four, lively and threatening but not clinical enough.

From the bench, Buchanan’s bursts brought relief. Alfon showed neat touches. Parejo had few minutes and was a touch errant, while Tani added intensity and intent.

Source: AS