Mikautadze silences Mestalla against a Valencia with a timid intermittent reaction

Valencia continues to struggle under Javier Aguirre, suffering a last-minute defeat to Villarreal. Despite taking an early lead from a penalty, they failed to maintain control and succumbed to two late goals. Aguirre's simplified tactics did not yield the desired results, as Villarreal dominated possession and created more chances. Valencia's defense was tested repeatedly, and injuries compounded their woes. The match saw a red card for Villarreal's Pape Gueye, but Valencia could not capitalize on their numerical advantage. Ultimately, Villarreal secured the win with a decisive goal from Mikautadze in the closing moments.