Villarreal CF secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over RCD Mallorca in Saturday's La Liga clash. Gerard Moreno scored twice, in the 22nd and 65th minutes, to hand Villarreal the win, while Antonio Sanchez netted Mallorca's consolation in the 40th minute. This victory moves Villarreal up the table and marks a crucial three points in the battle for European qualification spots.