Villarreal forward Ikechuwku Uche continued his purple patch in La Liga after bagging a brace in the 5 - 1 defeat of Real Sociedad on Monday night.

This was the second consecutive match in the championship that the Yellow Submarine have put five goals past their opponents, after the 5 - 2 win over Rayo Vallecano a week ago.

The Nigeria international was or target in the 27th and 55th minute, taking his tally to 11 goals for the season.

Overall, the 30 -  year - old has scored 33 goals in 154 matches in the Spanish championship.

Villarreal are now ranked 5th in the Primera Division with 34 points, their best half season since the club was formed.

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