Villarreal qualified for the Europa League play-off stage as Spain's sixth placed side in the league, and Real Sociedad will also be taking part after knocking out Scotland's Aberdeen in the third qualifying round. Villarreal were drawn against Kazakhstan's Astana and Real Sociedad against Russia's FC Krasnodar (not to be confused with Kuban Krasnodar). Matches will take place on 21st and 28th August. (08.08.14)
Astana |
0-3 | Villarreal Cani, Gio, Mario |
Play-off round, first leg |
Real Sociedad Xabi Prieto |
1-0 | FC Krasnodar |
Play-off round, first leg |
Second leg matches to be played on 28th August. Winners will go through together with defending champions Sevilla, who qualify automatically for the league stage after finishing fifth in the league.
Villarreal Vietto (2), Bruno (Pen), Nahuel |
4-0 | Astana |
Play-off round, second leg |
FC Krasnodar Joaozinho (Pen), Pereyra, Ari |
3-0 | Real Sociedad |
Play-off round, second leg |