villa real win.
This is an important game for both as the yellow submarines are trying to strengthen their place in top four, while Espanyol keeps struggling in the last places of the ladder. Villarreal will have Greek side Panathinaikos in mind but bearing in mind the only two victories in the last six games, it’s obvious that they can not relax at all. Mr Roig, the president, set Villarreal’s target in a top 4 finish and there will be hard decisions if this isn’t accomplished. Many contracts expire on June and should Villarreal do not ensure incomes, some players will leave… So Espanyol is the priority here and even if this doesn’t sounds likely – ahead of a CL return leg - should the submarines treat Espanyol seriously then they will face no problems as they didn’t face in the last four visits of the Catalans in Vila-Real (3-1-0). Espanyol are in a quite complicated situation. Pochettino’s doing what he thinks best but it’s a fact that the team’s lacking stamina. They almost ‘walk’ in the field after an hour in the game… They sit second from bottom and the salvation is now six points away. The upcoming games against Villarreal, Mallorca, Osasuna, Deportivo and Numancia, are crucial for the periquitos.
