Thomas Partey debuted for Villarreal as a late substitute in a 2-0 victory against Real Oviedo who played with 10 men. Fans responded with mixed reactions to Partey's entrance after he faced serious criminal charges. Villarreal's first goal followed Oviedo's red card, and Etta Eyong scored shortly after, with Pape Gueye adding a second before halftime. Elsewhere, in the LaLiga opening, Rayo Vallecano defeated Girona 3-1 despite Girona's mistakes leading to critical penalties and red cards disrupting the match.
Former Arsenal and Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as a late substitute in a 2-0 home win against 10-man Real Oviedo. Villarreal fans had mixed reactions when he replaced Santi Comesaña.
Part of the game included a crucial penalty saved by Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Júnior, as Oviedo missed the opportunity to score early in the match despite being given a chance.
Villarreal took the lead after Oviedo was reduced to 10 men, with Etta Eyong scoring a header, followed by a second goal from Pape Gueye before half-time.
The opening match of the LaLiga season also saw Rayo Vallecano win against Girona, showcasing multiple red cards and penalties that impacted the flow of the game.
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