Match report
Villarreal Stuns Bayern Munich with 1-0 Victory in UEFA Champions League
Villarreal
1–0
FT
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
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8' Villarreal Goal · Normal GoalA. Danjuma · Assist: D. Parejo -
41' Villarreal Var · Goal cancelledF. Coquelin -
59' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Coquelin · On: A. Pedraza -
62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 1Off: T. Müller · On: L. Goretzka -
62' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 2Off: S. Gnabry · On: L. Sane -
71' Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 3Off: Benjamin Pavard · On: N. Sule -
74' Villarreal Card · Yellow CardP. EstupinanTime wasting
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81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2Off: Juan Foyth · On: S. Aurier -
81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Danjuma · On: S. Chukwueze -
90'+4 Bayern Munich subst · Substitution 4Off: 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.