Match report

Villarreal Defeats Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash

Villarreal
Villarreal
2–1
FT
Dinamo Zagreb
Dinamo Zagreb
Apr 15, 2021

Villarreal held off a spirited comeback from Dinamo Zagreb to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. Paco Alcacer and G. Moreno were on target for Villarreal, while M. Orsic scored for Dinamo Zagreb. The match was decisive for Villarreal's playoff hopes, with key contributions from players like S. Chukwueze and M. Trigueros.

Key Facts

  • Final Score: Villarreal 2-1 Dinamo Zagreb
  • Goals: Paco Alcacer (36'), G. Moreno (43') for Villarreal; M. Orsic (74') for Dinamo Zagreb
  • Assists: S. Chukwueze for Paco Alcacer, B. Petković for M. Orsic
  • Yellow Cards: K. Jakic (Dinamo Zagreb), M. Trigueros (Villarreal)
  • Substitutions: Multiple substitutions for both teams

Lineups

Villarreal

Formation: 4-4-2

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 (M)
  • 17 Paco Alcácer (F)
  • 7 Gerard Moreno (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 Moi Gómez
  • 19 F. Coquelin
  • 20 Rubén Peña
  • 18 Alberto Moreno
  • 32 Álex Baena
  • 21 Jaume Costa
  • 2 Mario Gaspar
  • 6 Ramiro Funes Mori
  • 34 Fer Niño
  • 30 Yeremi Pino
  • 1 Asenjo
  • 9 C. Bacca

Dinamo Zagreb

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

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

Substitutes

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

Timeline

  1. Villarreal
    36' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    Paco Alcácer · Assist: S. Chukwueze
  2. Villarreal
    38' Villarreal Var · Penalty confirmed
    Paco Alcácer
  3. Dinamo Zagreb
    40' Dinamo Zagreb Card · Yellow Card
    K. Jakic

    Foul

  4. Villarreal
    43' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal
    G. Moreno
  5. Villarreal
    60' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Trigueros

    Foul

  6. Dinamo Zagreb
    62' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 1
    Off: S. Ristovski · On: P. Stojanovic
  7. Dinamo Zagreb
    62' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Majer · On: B. Franjic
  8. Villarreal
    63' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Trigueros · On: M. Gomez
  9. Dinamo Zagreb
    74' Dinamo Zagreb Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Orsic · Assist: B. Petković
  10. Dinamo Zagreb
    76' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Ivanusec · On: I. Atiemwen
  11. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ademi · On: J. Misic
  12. Dinamo Zagreb
    82' Dinamo Zagreb subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Theophile-Catherine · On: D. Perić
  13. Villarreal
    84' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Parejo · On: F. Coquelin
  14. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Chukwueze · On: R. Pena
  15. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Pedraza · On: Alberto Moreno
  16. Villarreal
    90' Villarreal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Paco Alcácer · On: A. Baena

Match Stats

Stat Villarreal Dinamo Zagreb
Fouls 14 8
Pass Accuracy 86% 84%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 559 396
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 3 1
Shots on Target 5 3
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 58% 42%
Accurate Passes 480 333
Shots Inside Box 8 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • Villarreal took the lead through Paco Alcacer's goal in the 36th minute, which was confirmed by VAR, providing a crucial boost in the match.
  • G. Moreno's second goal for Villarreal just three minutes later solidified their lead, putting pressure on Dinamo Zagreb to fight back.
  • M. Orsic's goal for Dinamo Zagreb in the 74th minute narrowed the gap and gave them hope, but Villarreal held on to secure the victory.