Villarreal vs Ajax

The match between Villarreal and Ajax in the League Phase of UEFA Champions League, held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Estadio de la Cerámica, ended with a score of Villarreal 1 - 2 Ajax.

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• Over 1.5 goals
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• Both teams to score
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Stats for Villarreal vs. Ajax

The game between Villarreal and Ajax ended with a score of Villarreal 1 - 2 Ajax. On 365Scores, you can check all the head-to-head results between these teams. Explore the stats for Villarreal and Ajax, including ball possession, goal kicks, yellow and red cards, and much more!

Possession
38% - 62%Expected Goals
1.36 - 0.91Total Shots
19 - 15Shots On Target
8 - 5Big Chances Created
2 - 2Corners
7 - 5Offsides
2 - 0Passes Completed
340 - 590Shots Off Target
8 - 5Shots Blocked
3 - 5Expected Goals On Target
1.67 - 1.36Free Kicks
10 - 11Shots Inside The Box
14 - 5Total Passes
395 - 638Shots Outside Box
5 - 10Big Chances Missed
2 - 2Expected Assists
0.67 - 0.86Crosses Completed
5/14 (36%) - 2/14 (14%)Passes Own Half
228 - 370Passes Opposition Half
181 - 282Long Passes Completed
26/44 (59%) - 35/57 (61%)Throw-Ins
12 - 6Key Passes
16 - 12Passes Into Final Third
59 - 91Backward Passes
65 - 107Goal Kicks
9 - 11Interceptions
6 - 5Expected Goals Conceded
0.91 - 1.36Goalkeeper Saves
3 - 6Tackles Won
12/18 (67%) - 7/10 (70%)Clearances
22 - 19Error Led To Goal
0 - 1Duels Won
43 - 38Aerial Duels Won
6/11 (55%) - 5/11 (45%)Ground Duels Won
37/70 (53%) - 33/70 (47%)Was Fouled
10 - 11Successful Dribbles
9/14 (64%) - 12/24 (50%)Was Dribbled Past
5 - 12Final Third Possession Won
4 - 5Possession Lost
84 - 90Fouls
11 - 10Yellow Cards
3 - 2

Lineups for Villarreal vs. Ajax

The lineups for Villarreal and Ajax were set with the goal of securing victory in this crucial match. Fans closely followed the team selections and absences for this important fixture. The choice of starters and substitutes played a vital role in both teams' preparations. Both Villarreal and Ajax made tactical adjustments to maximise their performance on the pitch.

Home Team: VillarrealCoach: Marcelino.
Goalkeeper: Arnau Tenas.
Defenders: Sergi Cardona, Renato Veiga, Rafa Marín, Santiago Mouriño.
Midfielders: Thomas Partey, Santi Comesaña.
Attackers: Alberto Moleiro, Nicolas Pépé, Tani Oluwaseyi, Ayoze Pérez.
Subs: Tajon Buchanan, Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno, Daniel Parejo, Diego Conde, Hugo López, Pau Navarro, Alfonso Pedraza, Luiz Júnior.

Missing Players: Pape Gueye, Ilias Akhomach, Thiago Fernandez, Logan Costa, Pau Cabanes, Willy Kambwala.

Away Team: AjaxCoach: Fred Grim.
Goalkeeper: Vitezslav Jaros.
Defenders: Owen Wijndal, Youri Baas, Aaron Bouwman, Anton Gaaei.
Midfielders: Jorthy Mokio, Youri Regeer, Davy Klaassen, Oscar Gloukh.
Attackers: Mika Godts, Kasper Dolberg.
Subs: Rayane Bounida, Oliver Edvardsen, Kian Fitz-Jim, Ko Itakura, Sean Steur, Gerald Alders, Joeri Heerkens, Raul Moro, Lucas Rosa, Abdellah Ouazane, Remko Pasveer, Josip Šutalo.

Missing Players: Wout Weghorst, Steven Berghuis, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Maximilian Ibrahimović.

Event Details:

Name: Villarreal vs. Ajax
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Location: Estadio de la Cerámica
Capacity: 23500