Deportivo A Coruña Shock Villarreal With 3-2 Upset Win

The Estadio de la Cerámica played host to a dramatic LaLiga clash on September 5, 2026, as Deportivo A Coruña pulled off a stunning upset against Villarreal. Despite the hosts taking an early lead through Nicolas Pépé in the 19th minute, the visitors responded with resilience and character. Luismi Cruz equalised before half-time, and after Villarreal regained the lead through an unfortunate own goal, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang inspired a remarkable comeback, assisting Zakaria Eddahchouri and then scoring the winner himself in the 89th minute to seal a memorable 3-2 victory for the Galicians in front of 18,302 spectators under partly cloudy skies.

Key Events

19' - Ayoze Pérez assisted Nicolas Pépé to score, putting Villarreal ahead 1-0.

43' - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang assisted Luismi Cruz to score, levelling the match at 1-1.

76' - Adama Traoré scored an unfortunate own goal, giving Villarreal a 2-1 lead.

79' - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang assisted Zakaria Eddahchouri to score, bringing Deportivo A Coruña level at 2-2.

89' - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored to make it 2-3, completing Deportivo A Coruña's comeback.

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