"Deportivo" unexpectedly defeated "Villarreal" © EuroFootball.com

In the only match of the third round of the Spanish championship on Saturday, a somewhat unexpected result was recorded - the revitalized La Coruna "Deportivo" defeated last season's UEFA Champions League semi-finalists "Villarreal" 2-0.

La Coruna 2 - 0 4` [1 - 0] Joan Capdevila 67` [2 - 0] Joan Capdevila

Both goals for the winners were scored by left-back Joan Capdevila, who put the hosts ahead in the fourth minute with an impressive long-range shot and then beat the "Villarreal" goalkeeper for the second time with a close-range shot in the middle of the second half.

"Villarreal" have not scored a single goal in the first three matches of the Spanish championship and are in 16th place with just one point, while "Deportivo" with seven points have climbed to the top of the standings at least until Sunday's matches.

Sunday's matches: Recreativo - Levante Zaragoza - Mallorca Espanyol - Celta Racing Santander - Barcelona Osasuna - Gimnastic Athletic Bilbao - Atletico Sevilla - Betis