Lineups
Villarreal: [Predicted XI]
Juventus: [Predicted XI]
(Official lineups will be updated closer to kick-off.)
Prediction
Both teams are shaky, but Juventus’ struggles in Europe suggest Villarreal may fancy their chances. That said, the Spaniards’ home record isn’t convincing either. Expect a cagey encounter.
Prediction: Villarreal 1-1 Juventus.
Villarreal vs Juventus Preview: Bianconeri Back in Spain After 2021 Clash
Villarreal and Juventus renew a familiar rivalry under the Champions League lights at Estadio de la Cerámica. The two sides last met in 2021/22, when Villarreal stunned Juve over two legs to knock them out of the round of 16. Both teams come into this one with questions to answer — Villarreal struggling at home in Europe, and Juventus trying to shake off an inconsistent run of results.
Match Info
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Matchday: 2 of 8
- Date: Today
- Kick-off: 22:00 (local time)
- Venue: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
Pre-Match Insights
- Last Meeting: Villarreal and Juventus faced off in the 2021/22 Champions League last 16. After a 1-1 draw in Spain, Villarreal shocked Juve with a 3-0 win in Turin to progress 4-1 on aggregate.
- Juventus vs Spanish Teams: Juventus have lost only one of their last six away games against Spanish opposition (W3, D2, L1), that defeat coming at Atlético Madrid in 2019.
- Villarreal’s Home Struggles: Villarreal have only won two of their last twelve Champions League home matches (D5, L5), scoring just 10 goals across that run. Their fortress has looked vulnerable in Europe.
- Juventus’ Inconsistency: After winning their opening two games of the 2024/25 campaign, Juventus have only managed one victory in their last nine Champions League outings (D4, L3).
- Fast Starts: The last time Juve came here (Feb 2022), Dusan Vlahovic scored after just 33 seconds. Villarreal equalized through Dani Parejo, showing how dangerous this tie can be right from the whistle.
Things to Watch Out For
- Will Villarreal repeat their 2021 heroics over Juventus?
- Can Juve improve their poor Champions League run?
- Villarreal’s fragile home form vs Juventus’ patchy consistency.
Final Thoughts
Two sides with plenty of Champions League baggage face off again. Villarreal have the history, Juventus the pressure — which one bends first under the lights in Spain?
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