Match report

Villarreal Defeats Sivasspor 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Sivasspor
Sivasspor
0–1
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Dec 3, 2020

Villarreal emerged victorious against Sivasspor with a 1-0 win in their UEFA Europa League match. Sivasspor struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, while Villarreal's offensive efforts were rewarded when S. Chukwueze netted the decisive goal in the 75th minute. The Yellow Submarines made several substitutions to maintain their momentum and secured a crucial away win.

Key Facts

  • • Villarreal secured a 1-0 victory over Sivasspor in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • S. Chukwueze scored the only goal in the 75th minute.
  • • Villarreal made five substitutions during the match, including T. Kubo and A. Baena.
  • • Sivasspor received two yellow cards, one for F. Fajr and another for A. Appindangoye.
  • • Villarreal's Jaume Costa and R. Pena also received yellow cards during the game.

Lineups

Sivasspor

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Samassa (G)
  • 88 C. Osmanpaşa (D)
  • 58 Z. Erdal (D)
  • 14 S. Camara (D)
  • 4 A. Appindangoye (D)
  • 10 Y. Öztekin (M)
  • 76 F. Fajr (M)
  • 5 I. Cofie (M)
  • 8 R. Yalçın (M)
  • 9 M. Yatabaré (F)
  • 7 M. Gradel (M)

Substitutes

  • 2 A. Koné
  • 29 C. Ninga
  • 6 Claudemir
  • 35 A. Vural

Villarreal

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 21 Jaume Costa (D)
  • 6 Ramiro Funes Mori (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 10 Iborra (M)
  • 19 F. Coquelin (M)
  • 20 Rubén Peña (D)
  • 11 S. Chukwueze (M)
  • 16 T. Kubo (M)
  • 32 Álex Baena (M)
  • 34 Fer Niño (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 Yeremi Pino
  • 5 Dani Parejo
  • 14 Manu Trigueros
  • 7 Gerard Moreno
  • 15 P. Estupiñán
  • 12 Dani Raba
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 24 Pedraza
  • 35 F. Jörgensen
  • 4 Pau Torres

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    58' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: T. Kubo · On: Y. Pino
  2. Sivasspor
    60' Sivasspor Card · Yellow Card
    F. Fajr

    Foul

  3. Villarreal
    61' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    R. Pena

    Foul

  4. Villarreal
    68' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Baena · On: D. Parejo
  5. Villarreal
    68' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Coquelin · On: M. Trigueros
  6. Villarreal
    75' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Chukwueze · Assist: Jaume Costa
  7. Villarreal
    76' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: G. Moreno
  8. Sivasspor
    77' Sivasspor subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Robin Yalçın · On: A. Koné
  9. Villarreal
    77' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Jaume Costa · On: P. Estupinan
  10. Sivasspor
    79' Sivasspor Card · Yellow Card
    A. Appindangoye

    Foul

  11. Sivasspor
    80' Sivasspor subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Yatabaré · On: C. Ninga
  12. Sivasspor
    82' Sivasspor subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Isaac Cofie · On: Claudemir

Match Stats

Stat Sivasspor Villarreal
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 78% 88%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 7 10
Corners 1 7
Total Passes 299 681
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 0 4
Shots on Target 2 1
Shots off Target 5 5
Possession 31% 69%
Accurate Passes 232 602
Shots Inside Box 0 5
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Villarreal's substitution of T. Kubo for Y. Pino in the 58th minute helped build momentum leading to the goal.
  • ▸ The 75th-minute goal by S. Chukwueze shifted the momentum in Villarreal's favor, securing their lead and eventual victory.