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2020/21 Spanish La Liga
Matchday 19
Villarreal CF v Granada CF
Estadio de la Cerámica
Villarreal, Spain
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Kick-off is at 21h30 CAT
Villarreal CF will battle with Granada CF in a Spanish La Liga match at the Estadio de la Cerámica on January 20.
The Yellow Submarine thumped Celta Vigo 4-0 away in their previous league game which was played on January 8.
As a result, Villarreal are now unbeaten in their last two matches in this competition having registered two consecutive victories.
They are also undefeated in their last 10 home matches in La Liga having recorded four draws and six wins.
Raul Albiol, the Villarreal defender, says consistency will be key as they look to qualify for next season's UEFA Champions League.
“The fans are excited with the team and that’s something positive. That’s what we’re working for. We would love to be in the Champions League next season," Albiol said.
"We know that it won’t be easy. There are big teams with the same aim. We are focusing on ourselves, performing well each week and trying to win the next match to stay towards the top of the table.
"There are a lot of points left to play for and we need to stay consistent.”
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Meanwhile, Granada claimed a 2-0 win over Osasuna at home in their last league match which was played on January 12.
The win saw El Grana return to winning ways in this competition as they were winless in two matches having recorded two successive defeats.
Granada are winless in their last two matches on the road in La Liga having recorded two consecutive defeats as the visitors.
The last meeting between Villarreal and Granada in a league match was on 19 June 2020.
Villarreal emerged 1-0 winners over Granada in an encounter which was played at the Nuevo Estadio de Los Carmenes.
Head-to-Head (Last Four La Liga Meetings)
Matches - 4
Villarreal - 3
Granada - 0
Draws - 2
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