Merino gets in the way of Villarreal streak

Soldado hits the post

In R. Betis’ beginnings something always happens. It was the first minute of play and they could have started losing. Soldado hit the post in one of the clearest chances of the game.

Merino gets in the way of Villarreal streak

Marcelino’s side were on six consecutive wins, but R. Betis got in their way and they were unable to find the path to victory. Rayo Vallecano, Real Madrid, Real Sociedad, Valencia CF, RC Deportivo and R. Sporting were Villarreal’s victims in the six previous games.

409 minutes without conceding at home

El Madrigal’s goals seem to have a lock on them, as the home team have avoided conceding for the last 409 minutes. R. Betis were unable to score, just like R. Sporting, Valencia CF and Real Madrid.

For the first time, no goals

For the first time this season the home supporters couldn’t celebrate a goal at El Madrigal. Up to now it had been ten games in which Villarreal, winning, losing or drawing, had always been able to score.

Despite Villarreal and Betis sharing tonight's points after the 0-0 draw, the Submarine reaches 40 pts in 20 matches. #CVFEnglish

— Villarreal CF (@VillarrealCF) January 16, 2016

A precious point

Following three consecutive defeats, Merino’s venture started with a draw. One point in a pitch were Villarreal had only conceded a draw and a loss in ten matches.