After just 13 league appearances in his last two years at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, following the arrival of manager Benito Floro, Villarroya joined Deportivo de La Coruña, being relatively used and adding another Copa del Rey to his trophy cabinet.
Villarroya left the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium after just 13 league appearances in his final two years under manager Benito Floro. He then moved to Deportivo de La Coruña, where he was frequently used and helped the team win another Copa del Rey.