Pepe scored for Villarreal as they were heading towards certain defeat.
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Nicolas Pepe's goal in the eighth minute of second-half injury time helped Villarreal hold Alaves to a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Friday. Pepe's goal came as Villarreal were heading towards a certain defeat.
Earlier, Alaves had taken the lead in the 40th minute through an own goal by Rajvan Marin. The result moved Villarreal up to third place with 55 points from 28 games and their chances of playing in the Champions League next season are almost certain.
Atletico Madrid, who have played one game less, are behind them on 54 points. Barcelona and Real Madrid are in the top two with 67 and 63 points, respectively.
