{
  "id": 16398058,
  "title": "Villarreal edge Valencia as Elliott sent off",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/villarreal-edge-valencia-as-elliott-sent-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T00:29:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1562903/villarreal-edge-valencia-elliott-sent"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Georges Mikautadze secured a 2-1 victory for Villarreal in a tense derby match against Valencia, with Villarreal's midfielder Harvey Elliott receiving a red card. Valencia had taken the lead in the first half through a penalty converted by Pepelu. The tie was levelled in the 69th minute when Alex Freeman headed in from a corner. Inigo Perez's Villarreal had to endure the dismissal of Pape Gueye for elbowing Jose Gaya. English midfielder Elliott, on loan from Liverpool, compounded his team's woes with two quick yellow cards for dissent. With 10 men, Villarreal's Mikautadze equalized late in stoppage time. Atletico Madrid will face Deportivo La Coruna on Saturday, while Barcelona hosts Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid in the Clasico on Sunday.",
  "summary": "BARCELONA: Georges Mikautadze snatched a late 2-1 win for Villarreal in a derby clash against Valencia, who had midfielder Harvey Elliott sent off as both sides finished with 10 men.",
  "key_points": [
    "Villarreal wins 2-1 against Valencia in derby match",
    "Harvey Elliott receives red card, sent off",
    "Villarreal equalizes late with 10 men"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Villarreal's ability to secure a comeback victory despite two red cards demonstrates a resilient squad depth that overcomes disciplinary setbacks during high-stakes derby matches.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}