Only Villarreal’s runner up team in the 2007/2008 season (77 points) had a better record in LaLiga
The Submarine, under Fran Escribá’s command, has achieved the second best historical record in LaLiga for Villarreal CF after 17 years playing in the Spanish First Division. Only Villarreal’s team during the 2007/2008 season, ending on second place with 77 points, was better.
The points and positions of Villarreal during the 17 seasons in the Fist Division are as follows:
- Season 2016/17: 5 (67 points).
- Season 2015/16: 4 (64 points).
- Season 2014/15: 6 (60 points).
- Season 2013/14: 6 (59 points).
- Season 2011/12: 18 (41 points).
- Season 2010/11: 4 (62 points).
- Season 2009/10: 7 (56 points).
- Season 2008/09: 5 (65 points).
- Season 2007/08: 2 (77 points).
- Season 2006/07: 5 (62 points).
- Season 2005/06: 7 (57 points).
- Season 2004/05: 3 (65 points).
- Season 2003/04: 8 (54 points).
- Season 2002/03: 15 (45 points).
- Season 2001/02: 15 (43 points).
- Season 2000/01: 7 (57 points).
- Season 1998/99: 18 (36 points).