Juan Foyth dismissed as Villarreal start LaLiga campaign with goalless home draw

Elche and Athletic Bilbao also ends in stalemate.

Pa Sport Staff
Monday 16 August 2021 18:13 EDT
Juan Foyth was sent off late on for Villarreal (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA)
Juan Foyth was sent off late on for Villarreal (Rafal Oleksiewicz/PA) (PA Wire)

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Villarreal were unable to break down Granada as both sides started their LaLiga season with a point apiece following a goalless draw at El Madrigal.

The reigning Europa League champions had the greater share of possession and chances but ultimately may have been relieved to come away with a share of the spoils after Argentinian full-back Juan Foyth saw red late on.

Foyth was dismissed in the 82nd minute after picking up a second yellow card for a late lunge on Granada substitute Angel Montoro.

Monday night’s other game also finished in a 0-0 stalemate between Elche and Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio Martinez Valero.

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