New Villarreal coach Miguel Ángel Sánchez has secured his first victory in La Liga with a 2-1 win over Valladolid on Saturday.

The win was crucial as Villarreal needed to avoid relegation from the league this season and Sánchez's team have been playing well so far.

In the match, Sánchez made several key saves throughout the game, including a stunning save at the backline that prevented a goal from being scored by Valladolid's goalkeeper.

Despite the loss, Sánchez is pleased with the performance of his players and believes they have shown their worth in the title race.

"We were unlucky not to get three points against Valladolid," said Sánchez. "But we played our best football today."

Sánchez also praised his coaching staff, who he said had worked hard to prepare the team for the upcoming fixtures.

"The coaches and staff did everything possible to make us ready for the next two matches," he added.

The win means that Villarreal remain in the top half of the table and will be hoping to maintain their good form this season.