The Villarreal of Quique Setien He hit it in the second leg of the round of 16 of the Conference League after losing to the ninth-ranked Belgian League, the Anderlechtby 0-1 in the Ceramic Stadium. A goal from Slimani in minute 73 he leaves the Spanish team eliminated from the competition.
After reaching the semifinals of the Champions League last season, the Villarreal has failed this campaign after falling in the round of 16 of the Conference League. The yellow box was not able to get past the draw in Belgium and worsened its result at home, losing 0-1. A goal from Slimaniafter receiving a pass at will at the far post, was enough in the final stretch of the game.
After the departure of Unai Emerywhich set course for the Premier League, Quique Setien they have failed to win any games in Europe after playing four games. The yellow team has made a radical change with the former coach of Barcelona. A change for the worse that has ended with him Villarreal eliminated after being unable to overcome ninth place in the Belgian League.
setienwhich already failed with the Barcelona in the Champions League after receiving a historic 8-2 against Bayern Munichhas now failed in a Conference League with very little level where the Spanish team was one of the favorites, at first, to win the title. Not only did he not achieve it, but he has not been able to overcome the round of 16 phase.
