Villarreal vs Ajax

Europe, UEFA Champions League, Round 7

Match Events

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Commentary
End of 90 Minutes
1 - 2
89'
Field Goal
Oliver Edvardsen
(Anton Gaaei)
Oliver Edvardsen
61'
Field Goal
Oscar Gloukh
Oscar Gloukh
Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi
(Rafa Marín)
Field Goal
49'
Halftime
0 - 0
No Top Events
Commentary
+7'
90
FULL-TIME: VILLARREAL 1-2 AJAX.
+5'
90
OVER!!! Jaros comes to punch Parejo's corner but gets nowhere near it, leaving an unmarked Veiga free to meet the cross. He does so, but his header loops over the goalkeeper and the crossbar alike, landing on top of Jaros' empty net!
+4'
90
SAVED!!! Another superb stop from Jaros!! Buchanan's cross over the top isn't dealt with and finds its way over to Cardona on the left, where the Villarreal defender's snap-shot takes a goalbound deflection before being tipped over the bar by Ajax's number one!

Key Players

Attacker
Midfielder
Defender
Ayoze Pérez
0.07
Expected Goals
0.04
0
Shots On Target
1
71
Min
83
Oscar Gloukh

Stats

38%
Possession
62%
1.36
Expected Goals
0.91
19
Total Shots
15
8
Shots On Target
5

Actual Play Time

Actual 60:07
Total 98:03

Shot Map

Tani Oluwaseyi
Tani Oluwaseyi
Goal
49'
Assisted
Situation
Left foot
Shot Type
0.03
xG
0.15
xGOT

Match Info

Nick Walsh
Referee
Estadio de la Cerámica
Match Attendance: 14,023
TV Channels
Paramount+ - USA

Current Standings Positions

PF:A+/-PTSWDL
32
Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax
88:21-136206
35
Villarreal CF
Villarreal
85:18-131017

Predictions

Head to Head

Villarreal CF
Villarreal
We have no data on previous meetings between these teams
Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax

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