{"id":290273,"date":"2023-11-26T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T14:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/cronica-vs-ca-osasuna\/"},"modified":"2023-11-27T12:14:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-27T11:14:06","slug":"on-the-right-path-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/on-the-right-path-3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"On the right path (3-1)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal are now winning in LALIGA. Villarreal overcame Osasuna (3-1) in a tough match in which Jos\u00e9 Luis Morales emerged to score his first hat-trick in the First Division and guide the Submarine to a very important victory. With this victory, the Submarine managed to break the bad dynamic at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica against an opponent that put the home side in difficulty."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dpUJw3y36fE?feature=oembed","poster":""},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. This was the best chance of the first half for the home side, along with a Morales header that failed to find the target just before half-time."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In between the Submarine\u2019s chances, Osasuna grew into the game and forced Filip to be at his best. In the minutes of the visitors\u2019 superiority, the Danish goalkeeper made a superb intervention to keep the score level at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. Morales (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 88), Gerard (M. Trigueros, m. 79)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CA Osasuna: S. Herrera; Areso, Catena, David Garc\u00eda, J. Mojica; Moncayola (Ra\u00fal, m. 64), Torr\u00f3 (Rub\u00e9n Garc\u00eda, m. 77), Aimar (Jos\u00e9 Arnaiz, m. 77); R. Pe\u00f1a (Chimy \u00c1vila, m. 68), Budimir (Iker Mu\u00f1oz, m. 77), Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0. Min. 58: A. J. Morales. 2-0. Min. 70: A. J. Morales. 2-1. 78: Catena. 3-1. Min. 80: A. J. Morales."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2023\/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 16,389."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=30385&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal are now winning in LALIGA. Villarreal overcame Osasuna (3-1) in a tough match in which Jos\u00e9 Luis Morales emerged to score his first hat-trick in the First Division and guide the Submarine to a very important victory. With this victory, the Submarine managed to break the bad dynamic at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica against an opponent that put the home side in difficulty. The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach. The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot. Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. This was the best chance of the first half for the home side, along with a Morales header that failed to find the target just before half-time. In between the Submarine\u2019s chances, Osasuna grew into the game and forced Filip to be at his best. In the minutes of the visitors\u2019 superiority, the Danish goalkeeper made a superb intervention to keep the score level at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal. The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0. With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home. Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece. What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team. Line-ups: Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. Morales (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 88), Gerard (M. Trigueros, m. 79). CA Osasuna: S. Herrera; Areso, Catena, David Garc\u00eda, J. Mojica; Moncayola (Ra\u00fal, m. 64), Torr\u00f3 (Rub\u00e9n Garc\u00eda, m. 77), Aimar (Jos\u00e9 Arnaiz, m. 77); R. Pe\u00f1a (Chimy \u00c1vila, m. 68), Budimir (Iker Mu\u00f1oz, m. 77), Moi G\u00f3mez. Goals: 1-0. Min. 58: A. J. Morales. 2-0. Min. 70: A. J. Morales. 2-1. 78: Catena. 3-1. Min. 80: A. J. Morales. Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea. Matchday information: Match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2023\/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. 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The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach. The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot. Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. This was the best chance of the first half for the home side, along with a Morales header that failed to find the target just before half-time. In between the Submarine\u2019s chances, Osasuna grew into the game and forced Filip to be at his best. In the minutes of the visitors\u2019 superiority, the Danish goalkeeper made a superb intervention to keep the score level at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal. The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0. With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home. Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece. What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team. Line-ups: Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. Morales (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 88), Gerard (M. Trigueros, m. 79). CA Osasuna: S. Herrera; Areso, Catena, David Garc\u00eda, J. Mojica; Moncayola (Ra\u00fal, m. 64), Torr\u00f3 (Rub\u00e9n Garc\u00eda, m. 77), Aimar (Jos\u00e9 Arnaiz, m. 77); R. Pe\u00f1a (Chimy \u00c1vila, m. 68), Budimir (Iker Mu\u00f1oz, m. 77), Moi G\u00f3mez. Goals: 1-0. Min. 58: A. J. Morales. 2-0. Min. 70: A. J. Morales. 2-1. 78: Catena. 3-1. Min. 80: A. J. Morales. Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea. Matchday information: Match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2023\/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 16,389.","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal are now winning in LALIGA. Villarreal overcame Osasuna (3-1) in a tough match in which Jos\u00e9 Luis Morales emerged to score his first hat-trick in the First Division and guide the Submarine to a very important victory. With this victory, the Submarine managed to break the bad dynamic at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica against an opponent that put the home side in difficulty."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. 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The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. 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Mojica; Moncayola (Ra\u00fal, m. 64), Torr\u00f3 (Rub\u00e9n Garc\u00eda, m. 77), Aimar (Jos\u00e9 Arnaiz, m. 77); R. Pe\u00f1a (Chimy \u00c1vila, m. 68), Budimir (Iker Mu\u00f1oz, m. 77), Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0. Min. 58: A. J. Morales. 2-0. Min. 70: A. J. Morales. 2-1. 78: Catena. 3-1. Min. 80: A. J. Morales."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2023\/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 16,389."}],"buttons":[],"images":[],"widgets":[],"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal are now winning in LALIGA. Villarreal overcame Osasuna (3-1) in a tough match in which Jos\u00e9 Luis Morales emerged to score his first hat-trick in the First Division and guide the Submarine to a very important victory. With this victory, the Submarine managed to break the bad dynamic at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica against an opponent that put the home side in difficulty."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dpUJw3y36fE?feature=oembed","poster":""},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. This was the best chance of the first half for the home side, along with a Morales header that failed to find the target just before half-time."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"In between the Submarine\u2019s chances, Osasuna grew into the game and forced Filip to be at his best. In the minutes of the visitors\u2019 superiority, the Danish goalkeeper made a superb intervention to keep the score level at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Line-ups:"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. Morales (Brereton D\u00edaz, m. 88), Gerard (M. Trigueros, m. 79)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"CA Osasuna: S. Herrera; Areso, Catena, David Garc\u00eda, J. Mojica; Moncayola (Ra\u00fal, m. 64), Torr\u00f3 (Rub\u00e9n Garc\u00eda, m. 77), Aimar (Jos\u00e9 Arnaiz, m. 77); R. Pe\u00f1a (Chimy \u00c1vila, m. 68), Budimir (Iker Mu\u00f1oz, m. 77), Moi G\u00f3mez."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Goals: 1-0. Min. 58: A. J. Morales. 2-0. Min. 70: A. J. Morales. 2-1. 78: Catena. 3-1. Min. 80: A. J. Morales."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Referee: De Burgos Bengoetxea."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Matchday information: Match between Villarreal CF and CA Osasuna, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the 2023\/24 LALIGA EA Sports season, at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Attendance: 16,389."},{"type":"video","kind":"iframe","url":"https:\/\/widgets.besoccerapps.com\/scripts\/widgets?type=match_detail&match=30385&season=2024&flag=escudo&style=villarreal","poster":""}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick","text":"Marcelino\u2019s side return to winning ways at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica thanks to a Morales hat-trick Marcelino\u2019s Villarreal are now winning in LALIGA. Villarreal overcame Osasuna (3-1) in a tough match in which Jos\u00e9 Luis Morales emerged to score his first hat-trick in the First Division and guide the Submarine to a very important victory. With this victory, the Submarine managed to break the bad dynamic at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica against an opponent that put the home side in difficulty. The Submarine returned home to the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica to welcome Osasuna in what was Marcelino Garc\u00eda Toral\u2019s league debut in his second spell as Villarreal CF coach. The Yellows came into the game well and enjoyed some good minutes in the early stages of the match. However, Osasuna had the first chance. Filip saved the Submarine with a fantastic save from Budimir\u2019s close range shot. Soon after, Villarreal replied with a shot from Alfonso Pedraza to a precise cross from the right flank by Altimira. This was the best chance of the first half for the home side, along with a Morales header that failed to find the target just before half-time. In between the Submarine\u2019s chances, Osasuna grew into the game and forced Filip to be at his best. In the minutes of the visitors\u2019 superiority, the Danish goalkeeper made a superb intervention to keep the score level at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica. Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal. The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0. With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home. Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece. What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team. Line-ups: Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. 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Particularly brilliant was the one-on-one save he made from Rub\u00e9n Pe\u00f1a, brilliantly taking the ball away from his feet when the player from Avila was heading towards the yellow goal. The Navarrese side continued their good form in the second half. The Submarine maintained their defensive solidity until they were able to find an effective way through a magical triangulation between Baena, Gerard and Morales. The \u2018commander\u2019 pushed the ball into the net after a fabulous pass from the Yellows No.7, who broke between the lines and received a fantastic pass into space from \u00c1lex Baena. Villarreal made it 1-0. With the lead on the scoreboard, Marcelino\u2019s team attacked the spaces, looking for quick transitions behind the visitors\u2019 backline with the intention of killing the game. In the 70th minute, Morales took the ball with a fantastic control in his own half and began an eternal gallop towards goal. The commander stood in front of Herrera and beat him with a masterly finish. It made it 2-0 and cheered on a crowd hungry for victory in what had so far been a difficult campaign at home. Although the game seemed to be going in the Submarine\u2019s favour, it was far from over at La Cer\u00e1mica. Osasuna reacted strongly to Villarreal\u2019s second goal and quickly pulled one back with a Catena goal from a set piece. What might otherwise have been a blow to their morale brought a firm response. Within a single minute, Morales \u2013 set to be the main character \u2013 scored the third from a counter-attack initiated by Baena. The striker from Madrid scored his second hat-trick as a Groguet. The first in LALIGA EA Sports of his entire career. Reborn in this new Marcelino\u2019s team. Line-ups: Villarreal CF: J\u00f6rgensen; Foyth, R. Albiol, Cuenca, A. Pedraza (Alberto M., m. 88); A. Alti (I. Akhomach, m. 68), Capoue (Santi C. V., m. 68), Parejo, \u00c1lex B.; A. J. 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