Espanyol boss Javier Aguirre believes that his side deserved to take something from their 2-1 defeat to Villarreal on Monday evening.
Aguirre's outfit had a golden opportunity to secure a late point against the Yellow Submarine from the penalty spot, but Sergio Garcia saw his effort saved by Sergio Asenjo.
"This loss is a real punishment for us," he told reporters at a press conference.
"The players effort, their attitude and tactical work deserved something. I can't blame the players for anything.
"Every week they try and play to their best. But this is what football is all about."
Espanyol's defeat ended a run of back-to-back wins in La Liga.
