Match report

FC Copenhagen Stuns Villarreal 3-2 in UEFA Champions League

Villarreal
Villarreal
2–3
FT
FC Copenhagen
FC Copenhagen
Dec 10, 2025

FC Copenhagen stunned the home crowd as they secured an unexpected 3-2 win against Villarreal in a thrilling UEFA Champions League encounter. Early goals by M. Elyounoussi and E. Achouri laid down a strong foundation for FC Copenhagen, despite Santi Comesaña and T. Oluwaseyi's efforts to level the score for Villarreal.

Key Facts

  • • FC Copenhagen scored early through M. Elyounoussi in the 2nd minute.
  • • Santi Comesaña equalized for Villarreal in the 47th minute.
  • • E. Achouri restored FC Copenhagen's lead with a goal in the 48th minute.
  • • T. Oluwaseyi leveled for Villarreal again in the 56th minute, but A. Cornelius scored for FC Copenhagen in injury time to seal their victory.

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Luiz Junior (G)
  • 26 P. Navarro (D)
  • 4 R. Marin (D)
  • 12 R. Veiga (D)
  • 24 A. Pedraza (D)
  • 17 T. Buchanan (M)
  • 14 S. Comesana (M)
  • 18 P. Gueye (M)
  • 20 A. Moleiro (M)
  • 19 N. Pepe (F)
  • 9 G. Mikautadze (F)

Substitutes

  • 25 A. Tenas
  • 3 A. Altimira
  • 6 M. Solomon
  • 11 I. Akhomach
  • 21 T. Oluwaseyi
  • 22 A. Perez
  • 23 S. Cardona

FC Copenhagen

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Kotarski (G)
  • 22 Y. Zague (D)
  • 5 Gabriel Pereira (D)
  • 20 J. Suzuki (D)
  • 15 M. Lopez (D)
  • 11 J. Larsson (M)
  • 36 W. Clem (M)
  • 21 M. Madsen (M)
  • 16 Robert (M)
  • 39 V. Dadason (F)
  • 10 M. Elyounoussi (F)

Substitutes

  • 31 R. A. Runarsson
  • 61 O. Buur
  • 4 M. Garananga
  • 6 P. Hatzidiakos
  • 7 V. Claesson
  • 9 Y. Moukoko
  • 14 A. Cornelius
  • 24 B. Meling
  • 27 T. Delaney
  • 30 E. Achouri

Timeline

  1. FC Copenhagen
    2' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Elyounoussi · Assist: M. Lopez
  2. Villarreal
    34' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pedraza

    Foul

  3. FC Copenhagen
    46' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Robert · On: E. Achouri
  4. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Mikautadze · On: T. Oluwaseyi
  5. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Pepe · On: A. Perez
  6. Villarreal
    47' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    Santi Comesaña · Assist: I. Akhomach
  7. FC Copenhagen
    48' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Achouri · Assist: Y. Zague
  8. Villarreal
    56' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Oluwaseyi · Assist: A. Pedraza
  9. Villarreal
    58' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    I. Akhomach

    Foul

  10. Villarreal
    63' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Moleiro · On: M. Solomon
  11. FC Copenhagen
    71' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: V. Dadason · On: A. Cornelius
  12. FC Copenhagen
    71' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Zague · On: B. Meling
  13. FC Copenhagen
    77' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    A. Cornelius

    Foul

  14. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: W. Clem · On: V. Claesson
  15. FC Copenhagen
    81' FC Copenhagen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Madsen · On: Thomas Delaney
  16. FC Copenhagen
    83' FC Copenhagen Card · Yellow Card
    E. Achouri

    Foul

  17. Villarreal
    83' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Pedraza · On: S. Cardona
  18. Villarreal
    89' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    P. Gueye

    Argument

  19. FC Copenhagen
    90' FC Copenhagen Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Cornelius

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal FC Copenhagen
Fouls 14 15
Pass Accuracy 84% 78%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 8
Corners 6 4
Total Passes 424 409
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 4
xG 2.08 1.36
Shots off Target 8 2
Possession 52% 48%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 357 321
Shots Inside Box 11 6
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 8 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ FC Copenhagen's early goal by M. Elyounoussi set a confident tone and gave them the upper hand over Villarreal.
  • ▸ A. Cornelius' late goal in injury time proved crucial, securing FC Copenhagen's 3-2 victory and shifting momentum decisively.