Kirian Rodriguez struck twice for Las Palmas as they continued their spectacular La Liga marketing campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over struggling Villarreal on Saturday. Francisco Garcia Pimienta’s promoted facet rose to seventh provisionally with a snug dwelling triumph in Gran Canaria, giving them perception they’ll compete for European soccer. Villarreal, dumped out of the Copa del Rey on Monday by third-tier Salamanca, languish in 14th, 4 factors above the relegation zone. Kirian struck early on and Juanma Herzog doubled the islanders’ lead early within the second half when he headed in a nook.

Las Palmas wrapped up the win when Kirian netted his second after the hour, serving to his staff get well from their very own Spanish cup knock-out towards native rivals Tenerife and snapping a four-game winless run.

Villarreal have solely gained as soon as of their final six league video games and haven’t discovered type below coach Marcelino, appointed in November.

Later Saturday, Athletic Bilbao, fourth, host Real Sociedad in a Basque derby, amongst different fixtures.

La Liga leaders Real Madrid are concerned within the Spanish Super Cup ultimate on Sunday, towards bitter rivals Barcelona, third.

Shock title contenders Girona, second and stage with Madrid on 48 factors from 19 video games, go to Almeria on Sunday aiming to grow to be solo leaders.

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