On Saturday, Samuel Chukwueze scored a wonderful solo goal to top off an outstanding performance for Villarreal vs Deportivo Alavés in their La Liga game.

With their defeat to bottom-placed Alaves, Villarreal suffered yet another setback in their quest for Europa League football.

After dropping points in the Basque Country, the Yellow Submarine remain in sixth place behind Real Sociedad.

Unai Emery made up to eight changes due to the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on Tuesday.

Only Samuel Chukwueze, Dani Parejo, and Pau Torres remained in the starting XI, and the Yellows were unable to cope with the alterations.

Victor Laguardia headed home a nice flick-on from Joselu from a corner to give Alaves the lead.

Gonzalo Escalante scored from close range in the 31st minute to make it 2-0 and Samuel Chukwueze would be upset with himself for failing to close down during the build-up.

The 22-year-old later made amends two minutes after the break, scoring his third league goal of the season with a brilliant solo effort.

The winger was aided by goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco’s blunder, but it was an outstanding run that led to the opportunity.

Villarreal maintained their dominance as they searched for an equalizer, but clear-cut chances were few and far between.

Alaves put their lives on the line to secure a significant win and a vital lifeline in their fight to stay in La Liga.

For the time being, Villarreal will go into Tuesday’s second leg against Liverpool with fresh legs, and the pattern will continue.

𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕? 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒐𝒙!