UEFA Champions League
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| Date | October 21, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 20:00 |
| League | UEFA Champions League |
| Status | FT |
Villarreal
Lineups (4-1-4-1)
- 25 Gianluigi Donnarumma
- 27 Matheus Nunes
- 5 John Stones
- 3 Rúben Dias
- 24 Joško Gvardiol
- 14 Nico González
- 26 Savinho
- 82 Rico Lewis
- 20 Bernardo Silva
- 11 Jérémy Doku
- 9 Erling Haaland coach: Josep Guardiola i Sala
Subs
- 52 Oscar Bobb
- 4 Tijjani Reijnders
- 1 James Trafford
- 13 Marcus Bettinelli
- 6 Nathan Aké
- 33 Nico O'Reilly
- 10 Rayan Cherki
- 21 Rayan Aït-Nouri
- 47 Phil Foden
- 7 Omar Marmoush
- 8 Mateo Kovačić
Manchester City
Lineups (4-4-2)
- 1 Luiz Júnior
- 15 Santiago Mouriño
- 8 Juan Foyth
- 12 Renato Veiga
- 24 Alfonso Pedraza
- 14 Santi Comesaña
- 16 Thomas Partey
- 18 Pape Gueye
- 17 Tajon Buchanan
- 19 Nicolas Pépé
- 9 Georges Mikautadze Coach: Marcelino García Toral
Subs
- 23 Sergi Cardona
- 20 Alberto Moleiro
- 21 Tani Oluwaseyi
- 22 Ayoze Pérez
- 13 Diego Conde
- 25 Arnau Tenas
- 3 Adrià Altimira
- 4 Rafa Marín
- 6 Manor Solomon
- 10 Dani Parejo
- 11 Ilias Akhomach
- 7 Gerard Moreno
| Villarreal | Stats | Manchester City |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Shots on Goal | 6 |
| 5 | Shots off Goal | 3 |
| 9 | Total Shots | 10 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 1 |
| 5 | Shots insidebox | 7 |
| 4 | Shots outsidebox | 3 |
| 17 | Fouls | 13 |
| 1 | Corner Kicks | 2 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 35% | Ball Possession | 65% |
| 4 | Yellow Cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 4 | Goalkeeper Saves | 2 |
| 330 | Total passes | 650 |
| 279 | Passes accurate | 605 |
| 85% | Passes % | 93% |
| 1.22 | expected_goals | 1.50 |
| 0 | goals_prevented | 0 |
UEFA Champions League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2 |
Bayern München | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 3 |
Inter | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 4 |
Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 |
Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 6 |
Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 7 |
Manchester City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 8 |
Newcastle | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 9 |
Barcelona | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 10 |
Liverpool | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |
Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 |
Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 13 |
Qarabag | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 14 |
Galatasaray | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 15 |
Tottenham | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 16 |
PSV Eindhoven | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |
Atalanta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 18 |
Marseille | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 19 |
Atletico Madrid | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 20 |
Club Brugge KV | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 21 |
Athletic Club | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 22 |
Eintracht Frankfurt | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 23 |
Napoli | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 24 |
Union St. Gilloise | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 25 |
Juventus | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 26 |
Bodo/Glimt | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 27 |
Monaco | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 28 |
Slavia Praha | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 29 |
Pafos | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 30 |
Bayer Leverkusen | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 31 |
Villarreal | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 32 |
FC Copenhagen | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 33 |
Olympiakos Piraeus | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 34 |
Kairat Almaty | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 35 |
Benfica | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 36 |
Ajax | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
The Villarreal vs Man City clash at the Estadio de la Cerámica was a definitive display of efficiency from the English champions. Manchester City secured a crucial 2-0 away victory in Matchday 3 of the UEFA Champions League, building a commanding lead in the first half and professionally managing the game to its conclusion.
Today's Champions League Results: An Absolute Goal-Scoring Day! 🔥#UCL #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/BvqxMOqamA
— Match Spoots (@matchspoots) October 21, 2025
This win solidifies City’s strong start to the new 2025/26 league phase, placing them in a comfortable 5th position with 7 points.
How the Villarreal vs Man City Match Was Won
From the first whistle, Manchester City sought to control the tempo. Their efforts were rewarded early. In the 17th minute, Erling Haaland continued his prolific European form, finding the back of the net to give his side the all-important 1-0 lead. The goal silenced the home crowd and set the tone for the remainder of the half.
Villarreal struggled to contain City’s fluid movement and midfield dominance. Just five minutes before the halftime break, City struck again. Bernardo Silva, orchestrating the attack, found himself in a scoring position and made no mistake, doubling the advantage in the 40th minute.
A Professional and Composed Second Half
Entering the second half with a 2-0 cushion, Manchester City shifted from an aggressive offensive to a posture of complete control. They dominated possession, stifled any attempts by Villarreal to build momentum, and effectively neutralized the Spanish side’s attacking threats.
While the second half produced no further goals, it was a masterclass in game management from Pep Guardiola’s squad. They ensured there would be no late drama, securing a vital clean sheet and three points on the road. This result from the Villarreal vs Man City fixture serves as a strong foundation for City as they continue to navigate the demanding new league phase of the Champions League.
