Match report

Valencia Defeats Villarreal 2-0 in UEFA Europa League

Valencia
Valencia
2–0
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Apr 18, 2019

Valencia outclassed Villarreal 2-0 in the UEFA Europa League, thanks to goals from T. Lato and D. Parejo. Villarreal struggled defensively, with multiple yellow cards and substitutions not helping their cause. Valencia's strong performance secures their place in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Valencia 2-0 Villarreal
  • • Goals: T. Lato (13'), D. Parejo (54')
  • • Yellow Cards: D. Raba (24'), A. Pedraza (34'), Ramiro Funes Mori (53'), Andrei Rabiu (61'), F. Coquelin (88')
  • • Assists: G. Guedes (T. Lato)
  • • Substitutions: D. Parejo off for F. Coquelin (62')

Lineups

Valencia

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 13 Neto (G)
  • 4 F. Roncaglia (D)
  • 12 M. Diakhaby (D)
  • 15 Toni Lato (D)
  • 18 D. Wass (M)
  • 10 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 7 Gonçalo Guedes (M)
  • 8 Carlos Soler (M)
  • 20 Ferrán Torres (M)
  • 9 K. Gameiro (F)
  • 22 Santi Mina (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Gabriel Paulista
  • 17 F. Coquelin
  • 16 Lee Kang-In
  • 11 D. Cheryshev
  • 14 José Gayá
  • 23 Rubén Sobrino
  • 28 Cristian Rivero

Villarreal

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 Andrés Fernández (G)
  • 11 Jaume Costa (D)
  • 6 Víctor Ruíz (D)
  • 4 Ramiro Funes Mori (D)
  • 14 Trigueros (M)
  • 28 Manu Morlanes (M)
  • 16 Alfonso Pedraza (M)
  • 5 S. Cáseres (M)
  • 38 Andrei Ratiu (D)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)
  • 22 Dani Raba (M)

Substitutes

  • 30 S. Chukwueze
  • 8 Pablo Fornals
  • 18 Javi Fuego
  • 1 Sergio Asenjo
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 9 C. Bacca
  • 10 Vicente Iborra

Timeline

  1. Valencia
    13' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Lato · Assist: G. Guedes
  2. Villarreal
    24' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    D. Raba
  3. Villarreal
    34' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    A. Pedraza
  4. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Raba · On: S. Chukwueze
  5. Villarreal
    53' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    Ramiro Funes Mori
  6. Valencia
    54' Valencia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Parejo
  7. Villarreal
    61' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    Andrei Rațiu
  8. Valencia
    62' Valencia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Parejo · On: F. Coquelin
  9. Villarreal
    64' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Cáseres · On: Pablo Fornals
  10. Valencia
    68' Valencia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: G. Guedes · On: Lee Kang-In
  11. Villarreal
    74' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Trigueros · On: Javi Fuego
  12. Valencia
    88' Valencia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Coquelin

Match Stats

Stat Valencia Villarreal
Fouls 13 15
Pass Accuracy 82% 89%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 20
Corners 5 6
Total Passes 402 630
Yellow Cards 1 4
Blocked Shots 2 11
Shots on Target 4 5
Shots off Target 3 4
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 328 563
Shots Inside Box 4 9
Saves 5 2
Shots Outside Box 5 11

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ T. Lato's early goal (13') gave Valencia a crucial lead, setting the tone for the game.
  • ▸ D. Parejo's second goal (54') solidified Valencia's control, despite Villarreal's multiple substitutions and yellow cards.