This La Liga showdown between Villarreal and Real Valladolid at Estadio de la Ceramica brought an intriguing battle on the pitch. The action saw Real Valladolid emerging victorious with a 2-1 scoreline, despite a spirited fight from Villarreal.

Right from the onset, the game pace was dictated by Real Valladolid, who took an early lead in the 2nd minute through Selim Amallah off an assist from Cyle Larin. They continued piling on pressure with their attacking prowess and managed to double the lead in the 34th minute through Jawad El Yamiq, who converted a well-placed assist from Selim Amallah.

However, Villarreal was not one to back down, as their offensive efforts with 7 shots on target equalled that of their opponents and greatly surpassed in shots off target with a number of 15, indicating the high pressure they imposed throughout the match. They were also superior in their utilization of attacking set plays with 8 corner kicks compared to 5 from Valladolid.

The breakthrough for Villarreal came in the second half at the 74th minute when Etienne Capoue converted a decisive assist from Giovani Lo Celso, reducing the deficit to 2-1. However, they were unable to complete the comeback despite creating more goal-scoring opportunities.

The notable difference in the match was in the disciplinary aspect. Real Valladolid seemed to play a more aggressive style, committing 17 fouls compared to Villarreal's 9 and earning a total of 6 yellow cards, notably more than Villarreal's solitary booking. Despite the high number of fouls and disciplinary actions, it's noteworthy that no players were sent off in this match.

In terms of offside calls, it was a close affair with Villarreal caught offside 2 times compared to Valladolid’s 3, indicating a balanced battle in terms of strategical positioning and space exploitation.

This match was a great balance between attack and discipline, proving that while the team with the most ball possession and shots doesn't always win, the number of target goals and smart aggressive play can often be the defining factor in the outcome.

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