Villarreal have sacked manager Jose Molina following Sunday's 1-0 defeat at Levante.
The Yellow Submarine have endured a poor season and are just three points above the relegation zone in 17th place.
The 41-year-old former goalkeeper took over at the club in December after Juan Carlos Garrido was dismissed.
Molina made 18 appearances for Villarreal during a 17-year playing career which ended in 2007.