Girona vs Villarreal CF

Girona claimed a vital 1-0 home win over Villarreal at Estadi Montilivi on matchday 30, thanks to one of the most inopportune own goals of the season. The only goal came right on the stroke of half-time when Arnau Martínez whipped a cross into the area from the right flank, and Villarreal defender Pau Navarro diverted the ball past his own goalkeeper Luiz Júnior (45+1'). Girona were the better side throughout, creating the clearer chances against a team sitting third in the table. Yellow cards for Mouriño (21'), Vitor Reis (53'), Alfonso Pedraza (77'), and Fran Beltrán (80') were the only other notable incidents in front of 12,008 fans. The win moves Girona eight points clear of the relegation zone and to within four of a European spot with eight games still to play. For Villarreal, it is a frustrating stumble in their bid to seal a Champions League place for next season.