Villarreal’s eye catching unbeaten start to the 2021/22 La Liga season has been ended by a 2-1 defeat to Osasuna on their return to domestic action.

Unai Emery’s side had picked up two league wins and six draws ahead of the international break as the only unbeaten side still in the division.

However, despite some positive signs from the home side, they were eventually undone by some Chimy Avila magic in the closing minutes.

Lucas Torro’s snapshot edged Osasuna in front early on and Gerard Moreno fired against

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