Villarreal secure fourth spot in La Liga

The Yellow Submarine are now guaranteed at least a place in the Champions League qualifiers for the first time in four years, but could gain direct entry to the group stages should they go on to win the club’s first major honour in the Europa League.

First-half goals from Samuel Garcia and Adrian Lopez – who also struck the stoppage time winner in the 1-0 first leg success over Liverpool – moved Villarreal six points clear of Athletic Bilbao with two games to play. 

However, Marcelino’s men cannot be overtaken by the Basques due to their superior head-to-head record.