Match report

Villarreal Defeats Arsenal 2-1 in UEFA Europa League Clash

Villarreal

2–1

Arsenal

Apr 29, 2021

Villarreal

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Apr 29, 2021 · FT

Arsenal

Away

Villarreal held off Arsenal to secure a 2-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League clash, putting them in a commanding position for the upcoming semi-finals. The match was marred by controversial moments, including a cancelled goal for Arsenal and red cards for both sides. Villarreal's early goals from M. Trigueros and R. Albiol set the tone, with N. Pepe's penalty late in the game providing a glimmer of hope for Arsenal.

Key Facts

• Final Score: Villarreal 2-1 Arsenal
• Goals: Trigueros (5'), Albiol (29'), Pepe (pen) (73')
• Cancelled Goal: N. Pepe (35') - Goal Cancelled by VAR
• Red Cards: D. Ceballos (57'), Étienne Capoue (80')

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

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

Arsenal

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1 B. Leno (G)
22 Pablo Marí (D)
21 C. Chambers (D)
16 R. Holding (D)
34 G. Xhaka (D)
18 T. Partey (M)
11 M. Ødegaard (M)
8 Dani Ceballos (M)
32 E. Smith Rowe (F)
7 B. Saka (M)
19 N. Pépé (M)

Substitutes

35 Martinelli
14 P. Aubameyang
12 Willian
25 Mohamed Elneny
6 Gabriel Magalhães
23 David Luiz
2 Bellerín
17 Cédric Soares
53 A. Okonkwo
24 R. Nelson
30 E. Nketiah
33 M. Ryan

Timeline

5' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal

M. Trigueros · Assist: S. Chukwueze
29' Villarreal Goal · Normal Goal

R. Albiol · Assist: G. Moreno
35' Arsenal Var · Goal cancelled

N. Pepe
37' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card

P. Torres

Foul
44' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

D. Ceballos

Foul
46' Villarreal subst · Substitution 1

Off: Paco Alcácer · On: F. Coquelin
57' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

D. Ceballos

Foul
57' Arsenal Card · Red Card

D. Ceballos

Foul
58' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

T. Partey

Argument
63' Arsenal subst · Substitution 1

Off: M. Ødegaard · On: Gabriel Martinelli
67' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card

Étienne Capoue

Foul
70' Villarreal subst · Substitution 2

Off: Juan Foyth · On: Mario Gaspar
73' Arsenal Goal · Penalty

N. Pepe
80' Villarreal Card · Yellow Card

Étienne Capoue

Foul
80' Villarreal Card · Red Card

Étienne Capoue

Foul
80' Villarreal subst · Substitution 3

Off: M. Trigueros · On: M. Gomez
81' Villarreal subst · Substitution 4

Off: A. Pedraza · On: Alberto Moreno
85' Arsenal subst · Substitution 2

Off: B. Saka · On: P. Aubameyang
90'+5 Arsenal subst · Substitution 3

Off: N. Pepe · On: Willian
90'+5 Arsenal subst · Substitution 4

Off: E. Smith Rowe · On: Mohamed Elneny
90' Arsenal Card · Yellow Card

P. Aubameyang

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Villarreal	Arsenal
Fouls	11	14
Pass Accuracy	84%	85%
Offsides	1	3
Red Cards	1	1
Total Shots	9	9
Corners	3	3
Total Passes	419	465
Yellow Cards	3	4
Blocked Shots	0	2
Shots on Target	6	2
Shots off Target	3	5
Possession	47%	53%
Accurate Passes	353	393
Shots Inside Box	7	7
Saves	1	4
Shots Outside Box	2	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Villarreal took a quick 2-0 lead in the first half with goals from Trigueros and Albiol, setting the tone for their victory.
▸ The game's momentum shifted dramatically when D. Ceballos was shown a red card, reducing Arsenal to ten men and making the match more challenging for them.