Villarreal CF continue to enjoy a historic season under the guidance of Marcelino García Toral. After 29 matchdays, the Yellow Submarine have reached 58 points, the best tally in the club’s history at this stage of a LaLiga season, a figure that highlights the team’s outstanding performance throughout the current campaign.
This achievement places Villarreal in unprecedented territory within their own history. Never before had the club reached 58 points after 29 games, surpassing previous records, including some of the most successful seasons in their top-flight history. Even in campaigns of great competitive strength, such as 2010–11 or 2009–10, the team had fallen short of this mark at the same point in the season.
The progress becomes even more significant when looking at recent years. In the 2023–24 season, Villarreal had 38 points after 29 matches; this increased to 50 in 2024–25, and now rises to 58 in 2025–26. A clear progression that reflects the consolidation of a competitive, solid and constantly improving project under Marcelino’s leadership.
A season defined by records
The 58-point mark adds to a campaign full of milestones. Villarreal have recorded the best start to a league season in the club’s history, have achieved unprecedented figures in points, wins and goals in the opening stages of the campaign, and have completed the best first half of a LaLiga season ever, with a points-per-game average comparable to Europe’s top-performing teams.
In addition, the team has stood out for its defensive solidity, ranking among the least-conceding sides in LaLiga, while also showing remarkable strength at home, achieving some of the best results in the club’s recent history at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
Marcelino’s hallmark
Alongside the team’s collective growth, Marcelino has continued to expand his legacy at Villarreal CF. During this season, the Asturian coach has become the manager with the most matches and the most victories in the club’s history, has surpassed 100 LaLiga wins with Villarreal, has reached 200 top-flight matches in charge of the team, and has been recognised as LaLiga Coach of the Month and Coach of the Year in the Valencian Community.
He has also secured his place among the most successful managers in LaLiga history after surpassing the milestone of 200 victories in the competition, a feat achieved by only a select group of coaches.
The 58 points after 29 matchdays are more than just a number: they represent the consolidation of a competitive, ambitious and recognisable Villarreal. A team that continues to grow and to write one of the most remarkable chapters in its history under the leadership of Marcelino García Toral.