Villarreal is gearing up to face Copenhagen at Estadio de la Ceramica on Wednesday night. This match is crucial for the Yellow Submarine, as they seek their first win in the league phase of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League.
Current Standing and Form
Villarreal currently holds the 34th position in the Champions League table, having accumulated just one point from five matches. In stark contrast, Copenhagen sits in 29th place with four points, having played the same number of games.
Villarreal’s Domestic Success
Despite their Champions League struggles, Villarreal is excelling in La Liga. They have secured 35 points in 15 matches, ranking third in the league. They trail second-placed Real Madrid by only one point and are five points behind leaders Barcelona, maintaining a game in hand.
Champions League Performance
Villarreal’s European journey has not mirrored their league form. They have suffered losses against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City, FC Pafos, and Borussia Dortmund. Their single point came from a draw with Juventus, placing them five points away from the 24th-placed FC Pafos.
Copenhagen’s Recent Form
Copenhagen enters this match following a 2-0 defeat to Sonderjyske in the Danish Superliga. This loss leaves them fifth in their domestic league, trailing Aarhus by 12 points. However, their recent 3-2 victory over Kairat Almaty revitalized their chances in the Champions League.
Injury Reports and Lineups
For Villarreal, Juan Foyth is suspended due to a red card against Dortmund. Several players, including Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, and Pau Cabanes, are out due to injuries. Thomas Partey, Gerard Moreno, and Santiago Mourino’s fitness will be assessed before the game.
Villarreal’s Potential Lineup
- Junior
- Navarro
- Marin
- Veiga
- S Cardona
- Buchanan
- Parejo
- Comesana
- Akhomach
- Mikautadze
- A Perez
Copenhagen will miss Lukas Lerager due to suspension and has several players, including Rodrigo Huescas and Magnus Mattsson, out with injuries. Youssoufa Moukoko, who has been prolific this season, might make an appearance from the bench.
Copenhagen’s Potential Lineup
- Kotarski
- Suzuki
- Pereira
- Hatzidiakos
- Lopez
- Clem
- Madsen
- Larsson
- Claesson
- Robert
- Dadason
Match Predictions
This match is pivotal for both teams as they aim to secure points for their Champions League campaigns. Villarreal’s recent La Liga form suggests they could edge this contest, potentially winning 2-1 against Copenhagen.
