Both teams could have won today but Villarreal just managed to carve out the victory

That's it! The referee blows the final whistle

Ball possession: Rayo Vallecano: 50%, Villarreal: 50%.

Rayo Vallecano take a throw-in in the opponent's half of the field

Villarreal take a throw-in in their own half of the field

Daniel Parejo from Villarreal concedes a foul on Florian Lejeune but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!

Daniel Parejo from Villarreal receives a yellow card after a dangerous challenge on an opponent player.

Nicolas Pepe is penalised for pushing Andrei Ratiu

Daniel Parejo from Villarreal intercepts a cross aimed towards the box.

Juan Foyth relieves the pressure with a clearance