Former Arsenal and Atlético Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey made his Villarreal debut as a late substitute as his new side launched their LaLiga season with 2-0 home win against 10-man Real Oviedo .

Partey, 32, who was granted conditional bail at Westminster Magistrates' Court last week after being charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, stepped off the bench in the 82nd minute.

There was a mix of jeers and applause by Villarreal fans when he replaced Santi Comesaña .

The Ghana international, who has denied all the charges against him, left Arsenal after his contract expired in June and joined Villarreal in last week .

Newly-promoted Oviedo missed a penalty in the 14th minute when Villarreal goalkeeper Luiz Júnior saved in the bottom left c

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