Real Oviedo fought valiantly against Villarreal CF in a 1-1 La Liga draw. Oviedo midfielder, Alejandro Arribas, opened the scoring in the first half with a precise low drive. However, Villarreal levelled just before the interval through star forward Gerónimo Rulli's nemesis, former Real Sociedad player and current CF Villarreal midfielder, Samuel Chukwueze, equalized to secure a crucial point for the visitors and deny Oviedo three vital points in their quest for survival.