Villarreal and Sevilla played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in La Liga on Saturday, with Chukwueze's crucial save ensuring the game remained goalless until the final whistle.

The match was a tight affair from start to finish, with both sides creating plenty of chances but failing to find the back of the net. However, it was Chukwueze who made the difference in the 78th minute when he came up with a stunning reflex save to deny Sevilla's Jules Kounde.

The Nigerian midfielder had already been impressive throughout the match, making several important defensive contributions as well as providing some excellent crosses for his teammates. But his heroics in front of goal were particularly crucial, and it was thanks to him that Villarreal managed to hold onto a point against their fierce rivals.

Despite the result, there were plenty of positives to take away from the match for both teams. For Villarreal, they showed why they are one of the top teams in La Liga this season, while Sevilla will be disappointed not to have taken all three points at home. It was a closely contested encounter that could have gone either way, but ultimately, it was a case of two good teams playing out a draw.