Ahead of their trip to Anfield on Thursday for the Europa League semi-final second leg, a much changed Villarreal line-up clinched a 2-0 success away at Valencia on Sunday night.

With Roberto Soldado the only player to retain his place in the starting XI from the first leg, Marcelino's side also clinched their place in next season's play-off for the Champions League.

Goals from Samu Garcia and Adrian Lopez secured the victory over former Liverpool coach Pako Ayesteran's side.