"Villarreal CF's Top Scorers Alberto Moleiro is Villarreal's best scorer this season. He has eight goals in 21 games. Villarreal's second-best contributor this season is Gerard Moreno. He has seven goals on 17 shots. While not a scoring leader, Nicolas Pepe has still been a top contributor. He has created a squad-leading 24 chances in 21 games, resulting in three assists."
"Espanyol's Top Scorers Espanyol's top scorer this season is Pere Milla, with six goals in 20 games, on 28 shots (1.4 shots per game). Roberto Fernandez has five goals in 22 games. Espanyol's top playmaker is Edu Exposito, with 43 chances created (two per game) and five assists."
"Villarreal Offensive Insights So far this season, Villarreal ranks fourth in LaLiga in goal differential at +16. With a shot differential of +0.3 per contest, Villarreal ranks ninth in LaLiga. Villarreal has attempted 334 crosses this season, No. 17 in the league in that category. Villarreal's 503 long passes attempted rank 18th in LaLiga."
"Espanyol Offensive Insights The ninth-ranked goal differential in LaLiga belongs to Espanyol at -1. Espanyol's per-game shot differential of 0 ranks 10th in LaLiga this season. Espanyol ranks third in LaLiga in crosses attempted with 533. Espanyol's 843 long passes attempted rank third in LaLiga."
Villarreal hosts Espanyol on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal de Huerva, Spain, with broadcasts on ESPN Deportes, ESPN+, and Fubo TV. Villarreal sits fourth in LaLiga with a +16 goal differential and features Alberto Moleiro (eight goals), Gerard Moreno (seven goals), and Nicolas Pepe (24 chances created, three assists). Espanyol sits sixth with a -1 goal differential and is led by Pere Milla (six goals), Roberto Fernandez (five goals), and playmaker Edu Exposito (43 chances created, five assists). Villarreal attempts fewer crosses and long passes, while Espanyol ranks third in both crosses and long passes, reflecting differing offensive styles.
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