La Liga: Chukwueze Scores Again As Villareal Suffer Defeat

  La Liga: Chukwueze Scores Again As Villareal Suffer Home Defeat By Sampson Adedeji Actions continued in the Spanish La Liga on Sunday but it was mixed feelings for Nigeria's Super Eagles and Villareal winger Samuel Chukwueze, BSNSports.com.ng reports. Villareal who won convincingly last weekend suffered a 1-2 home defeat to Barcelona as the race to the league title hots up. It was Nigeria international who netted the opening goal in the 26th minute of the game with a well taken goal of an assist from Pau Torres. But their lead lasted for only two minute as France international Antoine Griezmann leveled the game. He completed his brace in the 35th minute and condemned Villareal to a defeat. Chukwueze who showed brilliantly in the game was substituted in the 89th minute for Yeremy. He has now scored 4 goals in 27 appearances for Villareal this season.