Match report

Villarreal Holds Off Juventus 1-1 in UEFA Champions League Clash

Villarreal
Villarreal
1–1
FT
Juventus
Juventus
Feb 22, 2022

Villarreal held off a determined Juventus side to secure a 1-1 draw in their UEFA Champions League match. Despite an early strike by Dusan Vlahovic for the Italians, Villarreal leveled through Dani Parejo's goal, ensuring both teams head into the second leg with equal opportunities.

Key Facts

  • • Villarreal 1-1 Juventus in the UEFA Champions League
  • • D. Vlahovic scored for Juventus at minute 1, assisted by Danilo
  • • Dani Parejo equalized for Villarreal at minute 66, assisted by Étienne Capoue
  • • Alex Sandro substituted L. Bonucci at minute 46 for Juventus
  • • Adrien Rabiot received a yellow card in the 73rd minute

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 Albiol (D)
  • 18 Alberto Moreno (M)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 6 E. Capoue (M)
  • 5 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 17 G. Lo Celso (F)
  • 24 Pedraza (D)
  • 15 A. Groeneveld (F)
  • 11 S. Chukwueze (M)

Substitutes

  • 14 Manu Trigueros
  • 12 P. Estupiñán
  • 16 B. Dia
  • 21 Yeremi Pino
  • 10 Iborra
  • 25 S. Aurier
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 35 F. Jörgensen
  • 22 A. Mandi
  • 23 Moi Gómez

Juventus

Formation: 3-5-2

Starting XI

  • 1 W. Szczęsny (G)
  • 6 Danilo (D)
  • 12 Alex Sandro (D)
  • 2 M. De Sciglio (M)
  • 4 M. de Ligt (D)
  • 11 J. Cuadrado (M)
  • 25 A. Rabiot (M)
  • 27 M. Locatelli (M)
  • 14 W. McKennie (M)
  • 9 Morata (F)
  • 7 D. Vlahović (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 L. Bonucci
  • 5 Arthur
  • 28 D. Zakaria
  • 17 L. Pellegrini
  • 23 C. Pinsoglio
  • 36 M. Perin
  • 18 M. Kean
  • 46 M. Soulé

Timeline

  1. Juventus
    1' Juventus Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Vlahovic · Assist: Danilo
  2. Juventus
    46' Juventus subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alex Sandro · On: L. Bonucci
  3. Villarreal
    66' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Parejo · Assist: Étienne Capoue
  4. Juventus
    71' Juventus subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Locatelli · On: Arthur
  5. Juventus
    73' Juventus Card · Yellow Card
    Adrien Rabiot

    Foul

  6. Villarreal
    79' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Alberto Moreno · On: M. Trigueros
  7. Villarreal
    79' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Pedraza · On: P. Estupinan
  8. Juventus
    81' Juventus subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. McKennie · On: Denis Zakaria
  9. Juventus
    87' Juventus subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. De Sciglio · On: Luca Pellegrini
  10. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: B. Dia
  11. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: Y. Pino

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Juventus
Fouls 13 12
Pass Accuracy 87% 83%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 4 0
Total Passes 530 459
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 54% 46%
Accurate Passes 461 381
Shots Inside Box 5 4
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Villarreal's goal by Dani Parejo at minute 66 was crucial as it shifted momentum back to them, equalizing after an early deficit.
  • ▸ Juventus' multiple substitutions in the second half failed to capitalize on their initial lead, illustrating Villarreal's defensive resilience.