Villarreal have sacked coach Pacheta.

Despite their Europa League win at Maccabi Haifa last night, Pacheta was dismissed by Villarreal this morning.

He was only in charge for a matter of two months after replacing Quique Setien following his sacking.

Miguel Ángel Tena, Villarreal's football director, will direct and prepare Sunday's match against Atlético de Madrid.

Marcelino, a free agent after leaving Olympique Marseille, is favourite to succeed Pacheta.