Villarreal 3-1 Espanyol: Roberto Soldado scores one and assists two as the Tottenham flop continues fine form in Spain

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Roberto Soldado continued his impressive form on Spanish shores by scoring one and assisting another two as Villarreal beat Espanyol 3-1 in La Liga.

The former Tottenham striker, 30, also scored as his side opened their season with a 1-1 draw away to Real Betis.

Soldado toiled in his two seasons at White Hart Lane, the Spaniard put pen to paper on a three-year deal with Villarreal this summer and has already began to repay their faith.

Roberto Soldado made it two goals in as many games as Villarreal beat Espanyol 3-1 in La Liga on Friday

Soldado provided two assists for Cedric Bakambu after falling a goal behind to Espnayol

Leo Baptistao reacts to a missed chance by Villarreal in their match against Espanyol

He equalised for his side on Friday at El Madrigal after Felipe Caicedo, who was once on Manchester City's books, put the away side ahead after five minutes. 

Soldado's equaliser in the 67th minute was a neat swivelled volley after a lofted pass from the left by Samuel.

The game appeared to be heading for a draw until Soldado threaded in Cedric Bakambu, who rounded the goalkeeper and converted from a tight angle. 

Soldado turned provider once more to settle the match in stoppage time, as he teed up Bakambu for his second goal of the game.