2 – 3
“Nicolas Pepe finishes a fast break with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box to put Villarreal ahead.”
“Luismi Cruz levels for Deportivo right on the stroke of half-time following a corner exchange.”
“Adama Traore turns the ball into his own net under pressure, handing Villarreal a lead they thought would be decisive.”
Pivotal“Substitute Zakaria Eddahchouri levels the score again just minutes after coming on, igniting Deportivo's late surge.”
Pivotal“Aubameyang completes the comeback with a right-footed finish from the right side of the box to snatch victory for Deportivo.”
Pivotal
Villarreal
Deportivo A Coruña
Outstanding performance
Deportivo A Coruña•AttackerVillarreal dominated the underlying numbers, controlling 62% of possession and firing 17 shots to Deportivo's 8, yet couldn't translate that superiority into a result. Nicolas Pepe's fast-break finish and total control through the first hour suggested a comfortable home win, especially after Adama Traore's own goal restored Villarreal's lead just after the hour mark. But Deportivo's bench changes paid off spectacularly - Zakaria Eddahchouri levelled within minutes of coming on, and Aubameyang, who had already been involved in the first equalizer's build-up, struck the winner in the 88th minute to complete the turnaround. For Villarreal, this is a damaging result given their status as favorites and heavy territorial dominance, raising questions about their finishing and late-game composure. For Deportivo, snatching victory from a team dominating 75-40 on the dominance metric is a huge confidence boost and a statement result against a side with far greater resources.
How entertaining was this match?
Lorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Lorenzo AmatucciYellow CardLorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
Marc Casadó from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
Goal! Deportivo de A Coruña leads 3-2 against Villarreal. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores with a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Foul committed by Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal.
Tajon BuchananYellow CardTajon Buchanan from Villarreal receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from outside the box, sending it high and wide to the left. The assist came from Santi Comesaña.
Yeremay Hernández from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tani Oluwaseyi of Villarreal.
Substitution for Villarreal: Ilias Akhomach comes on for Logan Costa.
Georges Mikautadze's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Santi Comesaña.
Adama Traoré from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
Santi ComesañaYellow CardSanti Comesaña from Villarreal receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
assist: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Goal! Zakaria Eddahchouri scores for Deportivo de A Coruña with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box. The match is now 2-2 against Villarreal.
Marc Casadó from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Santi Comesaña of Villarreal.
Miguel Loureiro of Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tani Oluwaseyi of Villarreal.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Zakaria Eddahchouri comes on for Luismi Cruz.
Substitution for Villarreal: Tani Oluwaseyi comes on for Gerard Moreno.
Own goal by Adama Traoré for Deportivo de A Coruña. The score is now Villarreal 2, Deportivo de A Coruña 1.
Foul committed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Tajon Buchanan from Villarreal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Logan Costa from Villarreal misses an attempt with a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Villarreal is awarded a corner after Lorenzo Amatucci concedes.
Nathan Saliba's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Nicolas Pepe.
Villarreal wins a corner after Lucas Noubi concedes.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Marc Casadó comes on for Mario Soriano.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Adama Traoré comes on for Bil Nsongo.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Miguel Loureiro comes on for José María Giménez.
Foul committed by Lucas Noubi of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Georges Mikautadze from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Georges Mikautadze of Villarreal, who took a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Substitution for Villarreal: Santi Comesaña comes on for Pape Gueye.
Substitution for Villarreal: Tajon Buchanan comes on for Alberto Moleiro.
Substitution for Villarreal: Georges Mikautadze comes on for Ayoze Pérez.
Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in their defensive half.
Nicolas Pepe's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal commits a foul.
Foul committed by Lucas Noubi of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul by Giacomo Quagliata of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal commits a foul.
Nicolas Pepe's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Pape Gueye provided the assist.
Nicolas Pepe from Villarreal misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, sending it too high. Nathan Saliba provided the assist.
Substitution for Deportivo de A Coruña: Yeremay Hernández comes on for Riki Rodríguez.
Attempt saved. Pape Gueye from Villarreal has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
Lorenzo Amatucci of Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Gerard Moreno from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt saved. Alberto Moleiro's right-footed shot from the left side of the box is saved in the center of the goal by Leo Román. Gerard Moreno provided the assist with a through ball.
Foul committed by Lorenzo Amatucci of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
The second half begins with the score tied at 1-1 between Villarreal and Deportivo de A Coruña.
First half ends with the score tied at 1-1 between Villarreal and Deportivo de A Coruña.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal commits a foul.
Foul committed by Mario Soriano of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
assist: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Goal! Luismi Cruz scores for Deportivo de A Coruña with a right-footed shot from the center of the box, bringing the score to 1-1 against Villarreal.
Villarreal wins a corner after Riki Rodríguez concedes.
Attempt blocked. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Deportivo de A Coruña has his left-footed shot from the left side of the box blocked. Lorenzo Amatucci provided the assist.
Corner awarded to Deportivo de A Coruña after a concession by Logan Costa.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from outside the box.
Attempt blocked. Gerard Moreno's left-footed shot from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked.
Villarreal win a corner after Bil Nsongo concedes.
Foul committed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Alberto Moleiro from Villarreal wins a free kick on the left wing.
Villarreal wins a corner after Ximo Navarro concedes.
Ximo Navarro is caught offside for Deportivo de A Coruña.
Attempt missed. Giacomo Quagliata from Deportivo de A Coruña takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sergi Cardona commits a foul for Villarreal.
Attempt missed. Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right. Lorenzo Amatucci provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Deportivo de A Coruña has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is close but goes to the left. He was assisted by José María Giménez.
Attempt saved. Alex Freeman from Villarreal has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is saved.
assist: Ayoze Pérez
Goal! Villarreal leads 1-0 against Deportivo de A Coruña. Nicolas Pepe scores for Villarreal with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box after a fast break.
Foul committed by Luismi Cruz of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Sergi Cardona from Villarreal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Ayoze Pérez's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Alberto Moleiro.
Foul committed by Riki Rodríguez of Deportivo de A Coruña.
Nathan Saliba from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Logan Costa from Villarreal is caught offside.
Ayoze Pérez from Villarreal wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Lorenzo Amatucci from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Villarreal is awarded a corner after José María Giménez concedes.
Villarreal is called offside as Alex Freeman is caught in an offside position.
Attempt missed. Alex Freeman from Villarreal took a right-footed shot from outside the box after a corner.
Villarreal wins a corner after Lucas Noubi concedes.
Mario Soriano from Deportivo de A Coruña commits a foul.
Pape Gueye from Villarreal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Ximo Navarro from Deportivo de A Coruña wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sergi Cardona commits a foul for Villarreal.
Luismi Cruz from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Sergi Cardona commits a foul for Villarreal.
Bil Nsongo from Deportivo de A Coruña is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Renato Veiga of Villarreal.
First half begins.
