A goal from striker Nicolas Pepe saved Villarreal from defeat against Alaves in the 28th week of the Spanish League at the Mendizorrotza Stadium, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Friday local time.
In this match, Alaves took the lead through an own goal from Rafa Marin, but Villarreal equalized through a late goal from Nicolas Pepe, according to La Liga records.
The draw moved Villarreal up to third in the La Liga standings with 55 points from 28 matches, 12 points behind leaders Barcelona.
