PSG delivered a commanding performance at Estadio de la Cerámica, defeating Villarreal 5-0 in a UEFA Champions League group stage encounter. Fabián Ruiz starred with a brace, while João Neves, Désiré Doué, Senny Mayulu, and David Boly also found the net.
UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Villarreal
0 - 5
PSG
Formations: 4-2-3-1 vs 4-3-3
Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
Match Information
| Competition | UEFA Champions League |
| Venue | Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal |
| Final Score | Villarreal 0 - 5 PSG |
| Villarreal Formation | 4-2-3-1 |
| PSG Formation | 4-3-3 |
| Villarreal Coach | Iñigo Pérez |
| PSG Coach | Luis Enrique |
Goals
- Fabián Ruiz (PSG) — 2 goals
- João Neves (PSG) — 1 goal
- Désiré Doué (PSG) — 1 goal
- Senny Mayulu (PSG) — 1 goal
- David Boly (PSG) — 1 goal
Cards
- 🟨 Santi Comesaña (Villarreal)
- 🟨 S. Mouriño (Villarreal)
- 🟨 Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal)
- 🟨 Sergi Cardona (Villarreal)
- 🟨 Q. Ndjantou (PSG)
Substitutions
- 🔼 Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) — 63'
- 🔼 T. Oluwaseyi (Villarreal) — 63'
- 🔼 Sergi Cardona (Villarreal) — 46'
- 🔼 Pau Navarro (Villarreal) — 79'
- 🔼 G. Mikautadze (Villarreal) — 63'
- 🔼 D. Boly (PSG) — 74'
- 🔼 Lucas Beraldo (PSG) — 74'
- 🔼 Ferran Torres (PSG) — 60'
- 🔼 M. Godts (PSG) — 60'
- 🔼 Q. Ndjantou (PSG) — 74'
Lineups & Player Ratings
Villarreal (4-2-3-1) — Coach: Iñigo Pérez
| # | Player | Position | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | P. Gulácsi | GK | 3.2 | — |
| 20 | Carlos Romero | DEF | 4.9 | 🔽 63' |
| 12 | Renato Veiga | DEF | 4.4 | — |
| 15 | S. Mouriño | DEF | 3.7 | 🟨 |
| 3 | A. Freeman | DEF | 5.5 | 🔽 79' |
| 14 | Santi Comesaña (C) | MID | 3.8 | 🟨 🔽 63' |
| 18 | P. Gueye | MID | 3.8 | — |
| 17 | T. Buchanan | MID | 4.0 | — |
| 16 | Carlos Maciá | MID | 3.7 | — |
| 19 | N. Pepe | MID | 5.0 | 🔽 46' |
| 22 | Ayoze Pérez | FWD | 4.4 | 🔽 63' |
PSG (4-3-3) — Coach: Luis Enrique
| # | Player | Position | Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | M. Safonov | GK | 7.1 | — |
| 21 | L. Hernández | DEF | 6.5 | — |
| 51 | W. Pacho | DEF | 6.3 | 🅰️ |
| 6 | I. Zabarnyi | DEF | 6.8 | — |
| 2 | A. Hakimi (C) | DEF | 7.3 | 🔽 74' |
| 8 | Fabián Ruiz | MID | 9.0 | ⚽⚽ |
| 17 | Vitinha | MID | 8.1 | 🅰️ 🔽 74' |
| 87 | João Neves | MID | 9.1 | ⚽ 🅰️ |
| 14 | D. Doué | FWD | 8.3 | ⚽ 🔽 74' |
| 24 | S. Mayulu | FWD | 7.2 | ⚽ 🔽 60' |
| 11 | M. Akliouche | FWD | 7.4 | 🅰️ 🔽 60' |
Top Rated Players
- João Neves (PSG) — 9.1
- Fabián Ruiz (PSG) — 9.0
- Vitinha (PSG) — 8.5
- A. Hakimi (PSG) — 8.4
- D. Doué (PSG) — 8.2
Head-to-Head History
- Villarreal Wins — 0% (0 matches)
- Draws — 0%
- PSG Wins — 100% (1 match)
Recent Form
Villarreal
- ❌ 0-1 vs Espanyol
- ✅ 0-5 vs Manacor
- ✅ 1-2 vs Valence
- ❌ 4-3 vs Liverpool
- ⚪ 0-0 vs Elche
PSG
- ✅ 1-5 vs Le Havre
- ✅ 2-0 vs Lyon
- ✅ 4-2 vs Barcelona
- ✅ 1-3 vs Strasbourg
- ✅ 2-4 vs Manchester City
Team Statistics (Champions League)
| Statistic | Villarreal | PSG |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 11 | 9 |
| Wins | 3 | 6 |
| Draws | 3 | 2 |
| Losses | 5 | 1 |
| Goals Scored | 15 | 21 |
| Possession | 60% | 67% |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 90% |
| Cross Accuracy | 22% | 18% |
Match Statistics
| Statistic | Villarreal | PSG |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 29% | 71% |
| Total Shots | 14 | 22 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 12 |
| Big Chances | 0 | 2 |
| Corners | 4 | 8 |
| Successful Tackles | 13 | 8 |
| Interceptions | 13 | 5 |
Match Analysis
PSG delivered a dominant performance to defeat Villarreal 5-0. The tactical setup (4-3-3) proved highly effective, with the team controlling possession (71%) and creating numerous chances throughout the match. Fabián Ruiz's brace and João Neves's all-around display were the highlights of a comprehensive victory.
FAQ
What was the final score of Villarreal vs PSG?
The match ended Villarreal 0-5 PSG in the UEFA Champions League.
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