Football / La Liga

Cabrera’s second-half goal gives Espanyol victory at Villarreal

By Matchweek Desk · 2 Nov 2026

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Leandro Cabrera scored the only goal as Espanyol beat Villarreal 1–0 at Estadio de la Cerámica on 30 October 2026. The defender converted Bryan Zaragoza’s delivery from the left around the hour mark, according to Villarreal’s official report. (Villarreal CF · Cadena SER)

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Espanyol had already put the ball in the net earlier in the second half through Roberto Fernández. That effort was disallowed for a foul, leaving the game level until Cabrera made the breakthrough. (Villarreal CF · Cadena SER)

Confirmed match facts · 2026-10-30
Match fact	Villarreal	Espanyol
Final score	0	1
Goalscorer	—	Leandro Cabrera

Sources: Villarreal CF · Cadena SER.

Cabrera provides the goal that counts

The visitors were led for this match by interim coach Sergio García. Cadena SER’s independent account also identified Cabrera as the scorer in a victory achieved away from home. (Villarreal CF · Cadena SER)

Villarreal looked for a response after falling behind, but Espanyol defended their lead and did not concede. The earlier disallowed effort remained separate from the decisive goal, and the final result was 1–0 to the visitors. (Villarreal CF · Cadena SER)

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