Villarreal secured their first win of the season in La Liga with a convincing 2-1 victory over Espanyol at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday evening.

The match was full of tension and excitement as both teams looked to take control of the game from the off. However, it was Villarreal who took the lead early on through a well-taken goal by substitute Yeray Llanez.

Espanyol responded quickly though, equalising just before half-time through a well-placed shot by defender Carlos Vela. The game then went into overtime, but neither side could find a winner until the final whistle.

Villarreal's win is a major boost for manager Quique Sanchez Flores, who has been under pressure following a disappointing start to the season. The team have now shown that they can compete with the bigger clubs in Spain and have set themselves up nicely for the rest of the campaign.

Bordalás, the club's sporting director, also deserves credit for his work behind the scenes. He has overseen some significant changes at the club this summer, including the signings of new players and the restructuring of the coaching staff.

Overall, it looks like Villarreal are well on their way to a successful season, and Bordalás will be looking to continue building on this success going forward.