Villarreal coach Unai Emery was delighted with victory over Celta Vigo.

Dani Parejo struck the only goal of the game on Saturday.

Emery said: "It's a very valuable win in a very difficult match. We needed to have patience, be consistent and be successful in front of goal and we achieved it. The goal came from a great move. We could have scored the second and we didn't. They also had a chance at the end.They also had the chance at the end. It was an entertaining, open and hard-fought game between two teams in the top half of the table.

The 'groguet' coach valued the points and confirmed the European objective: "With the win we've distanced ourselves from a direct rival like Celta and we're looking to move up in the standings.

"LaLiga sets the main objective, which is to be in European competition next year. Now, it's time to enjoy and compete in the tie against Juventus."