Match report

Villarreal Stuns Bayern Munich with 1-0 Victory in UEFA Champions League

Villarreal
Villarreal
1–0
FT
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
Apr 6, 2022

Villarreal stunned the football world by defeating Bayern Munich with a solitary goal from A. Danjuma in the eighth minute of the game. Despite Bayern Munich's valiant efforts and multiple substitutions, they could not break through Villarreal's determined defense to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • A. Danjuma scored the only goal for Villarreal at minute 8 with an assist from D. Parejo.
  • • F. Coquelin had a goal canceled due to VAR intervention in the 41st minute.
  • • Bayern Munich made three substitutions: L. Goretzka replaced T. Müller, L. Sane substituted for S. Gnabry, and N. Süle came on for Benjamin Pavard.
  • • P. Estupiñán received a yellow card for Villarreal at the 74th minute.

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 Albiol (D)
  • 12 P. Estupiñán (D)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 6 E. Capoue (M)
  • 5 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 19 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 17 G. Lo Celso (M)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
  • 15 A. Groeneveld (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 Pedraza
  • 25 S. Aurier
  • 11 S. Chukwueze
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 9 Paco Alcácer
  • 14 Manu Trigueros
  • 20 Rubén Peña
  • 10 Iborra
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 23 Moi Gómez
  • 21 Yeremi Pino
  • 22 A. Mandi

Bayern Munich

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Neuer (G)
  • 21 L. Hernández (D)
  • 5 B. Pavard (D)
  • 2 D. Upamecano (D)
  • 19 A. Davies (D)
  • 7 S. Gnabry (M)
  • 6 J. Kimmich (M)
  • 42 J. Musiala (M)
  • 25 T. Müller (M)
  • 9 R. Lewandowski (F)
  • 11 K. Coman (M)

Substitutes

  • 8 L. Goretzka
  • 10 L. Sané
  • 4 N. Süle
  • 22 Marc Roca
  • 40 M. Tillman
  • 26 S. Ulreich
  • 3 O. Richards
  • 14 P. Wanner
  • 18 M. Sabitzer
  • 36 C. Früchtl
  • 23 T. Nianzou
  • 44 J. Stanišić

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    8' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Danjuma · Assist: D. Parejo
  2. Villarreal
    41' Villarreal Var · Goal cancelled
    F. Coquelin
  3. Villarreal
    59' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Coquelin · On: A. Pedraza
  4. Bayern Munich
    62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Müller · On: L. Goretzka
  5. Bayern Munich
    62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Sane
  6. Bayern Munich
    71' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: N. Sule
  7. Villarreal
    74' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Estupinan

    Time wasting

  8. Villarreal
    81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Juan Foyth · On: S. Aurier
  9. Villarreal
    81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Danjuma · On: S. Chukwueze
  10. Bayern Munich
    90'+4 Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Goretzka · On: M. Roca

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Bayern Munich
Fouls 10 9
Pass Accuracy 78% 85%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 22
Corners 3 6
Total Passes 349 563
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 6 10
Shots on Target 1 4
Shots off Target 5 8
Possession 38% 62%
Accurate Passes 271 481
Shots Inside Box 8 9
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 4 13

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by A. Danjuma set a strong defensive tone for Villarreal, who held on to their lead despite Bayern Munich's pressure.
  • ▸ Bayern Munich tried desperately to equalize after multiple substitutions but were thwarted by Villarreal’s resolute defense.