Espanyol secures 1-0 win over Villarreal with interim coach Sergio García

Espanyol defeated Villarreal 1-0 at Estadio de la Cerámica on October 30, marking the team's first victory in seven matches. Leandro Cabrera scored the only goal in the 60th minute, with Bryan Zaragoza assisting. The match came shortly after the dismissal of former coach Manolo González. Although Villarreal dominated possession and had more shots, Espanyol's goalkeeper Ángel Fortuño provided critical saves to maintain the lead. Following this match, Espanyol's new head coach Eder Sarabia will officially take charge against Deportivo La Coruña on November 7, while Villarreal will host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on November 3.

• 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Espanyol beat Villarreal 1-0 under interim Sergio García to end six-game winless run