Match report

Villarreal Defeats Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in UEFA Europa League

Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
0–1
FT
Villarreal
Villarreal
Apr 8, 2021

Villarreal narrowly defeated Dinamo Zagreb with a solitary goal from G. Moreno in the 44th minute from the penalty spot. The match, played in the UEFA Europa League, saw Villarreal hold on to their lead despite Dinamo Zagreb's numerous substitutions and attempts to equalize.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Dinamo Zagreb 0–1 Villarreal
  • • Goal: G. Moreno (penalty) at 44'
  • • Dinamo Zagreb made 5 substitutions: K. Jakic, I. Atiemwen, J. Gvardiol, L. Majer, M. Orsic
  • • Villarreal made 4 substitutions: C. Bacca, S. Chukwueze, M. Trigueros
  • • G. Moreno received a yellow card for Villarreal

Lineups

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 40 D. Livaković (G)
  • 28 K. Théophile-Catherine (D)
  • 13 S. Ristovski (D)
  • 6 R. Lauritsen (D)
  • 32 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 5 A. Ademi (M)
  • 97 K. Jakić (M)
  • 17 L. Ivanušec (F)
  • 80 I. Atiemwen (F)
  • 10 L. Majer (M)
  • 99 M. Oršić (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Lirim Kastrati
  • 21 B. Petković
  • 22 M. Leovac
  • 38 B. Franjić
  • 24 M. Tolić
  • 1 D. Zagorac
  • 27 J. Mišić
  • 19 M. Čabraja
  • 33 R. Josipović
  • 30 P. Stojanović
  • 55 D. Perić
  • 26 R. Burton

Villarreal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 13 G. Rulli (G)
  • 3 Albiol (D)
  • 4 Pau Torres (D)
  • 8 J. Foyth (D)
  • 25 E. Capoue (M)
  • 5 Dani Parejo (M)
  • 14 Manu Trigueros (M)
  • 24 Pedraza (D)
  • 11 S. Chukwueze (F)
  • 9 C. Bacca (F)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Paco Alcácer
  • 23 Moi Gómez
  • 20 Rubén Peña
  • 32 Álex Baena
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 6 Ramiro Funes Mori
  • 21 Jaume Costa
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 34 Fer Niño
  • 18 Alberto Moreno
  • 35 F. Jörgensen
  • 30 Yeremi Pino

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    44' Villarreal Goal · Penalty
    G. Moreno
  2. Villarreal
    46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: C. Bacca · On: Paco Alcácer
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    61' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Jakic · On: Lirim Kastrati
  4. Dinamo Zagreb
    61' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Atiemwen · On: B. Petković
  5. Villarreal
    69' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: M. Gomez
  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    71' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Gvardiol · On: Marin Leovac
  7. Villarreal
    76' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    G. Moreno

    Foul

  8. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Majer · On: B. Franjic
  9. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Orsic · On: M. Tolic
  10. Villarreal
    86' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Trigueros · On: R. Pena

Match Stats

Stat Dinamo Zagreb Villarreal
Fouls 8 7
Pass Accuracy 75% 83%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 14
Corners 6 7
Total Passes 390 593
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 4 3
Shots off Target 4 8
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 292 493
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 3 4
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The game changed in Villarreal's favor when G. Moreno converted a penalty in the 44th minute, giving them a crucial lead.
  • ▸ Villarreal's substitutions, including S. Chukwueze in the 69th minute, helped maintain their defensive stance and control the game's momentum.