Yellow Submarine coach Ernesto Valverde, who was appointed following the departure of Manuel Pellegrini for Real Madrid, played different 11 players in each half.

Striker Jonathan Pereira netted seven goals in the exhibition match, while his fellow marksmen Joseba Llorente and Ruben Marcos notched four goals each.

Former Arsenal wide man Robert Pires also hit a brace.

Villarreal finished last season in the Primera Liga fifth place to narrowly miss out on a berth in the UEFA Champions League.