Welcome to live coverage of Espanyol v Villarreal from La Liga. Off and running in this one.

Espanyol try to build up some pressure. Javier Marquez is fouled by Valero.

Certainly a bright start from the visitors. They will move eight points ahead of fifth-placed Espanyol if they pick up a win here this evening.

Golden chance for Rodriguez. Should have scored, but knocked the ball over the bar from inside the box.

Villarreal battling to ensure they remain in the Champions League qualifying spot. They are third in the table, eight points behind second place Real Madrid.