"Sergi Cardona put Villarreal ahead in the 26th minute, rounding off a swift breakaway with a deft finish over Unai Simon after great work down the right from Tani Oluwaseyi."
"Alfon Gonzalez nudged Villarreal further ahead on the stroke of half-time, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to hammer home."
"Gorka Guruzeta turned home from Yuri Berchiche's cross in the 84th minute to give the hosts a lifeline, but a hopeful penalty appeal was the closest Athletic came to salvaging a point."
"Villarreal had only 39.1% of the ball, but they were excellent on the break, having six shots on target and creating chances worth 1.29 expected goals."
Villarreal defeated Athletic Club 2-1 at San Mames, strengthening their position in LaLiga. Sergi Cardona scored first in the 26th minute, followed by Alfon Gonzalez's goal just before halftime. Gorka Guruzeta scored for Athletic in the 84th minute, but they failed to equalize despite a penalty appeal. Villarreal's win allowed them to move four points clear of Atletico Madrid, who lost to Sevilla. Villarreal achieved a league double over Athletic for the first time since the 2010-11 season.
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