Villarreal faces a crucial match against Copenhagen at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Currently, Villarreal has only secured one point in their European campaign. A victory today is essential for coach Marcelino García’s squad to maintain their hopes of advancing.
Match Lineups
The following starting lineups have been announced for the pivotal clash:
Villarreal’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Luiz Junior
- Defenders: Pau Navarro, Rafa Marín, Renato Veiga, Pedraza
- Midfielders: Pépé, Pape Gueye, Comesaña, Moleiro
- Forwards: Buchanan, Mikautadze
Ayoze will begin the match on the bench.
Copenhagen’s Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Kotarski
- Defenders: Zague, Gabriel Pereira, Suzuki, Marcos López
- Midfielders: Larsson, Clem, Madsen, Robert
- Forwards: Elyounoussi, Dadason
Notably, Moukoko and Claesson will also start from the bench.
Today’s encounter is crucial for Villarreal, aiming for a strong performance to achieve their first victory in the tournament. With Buchanan and Mikautadze leading the line, the team will look to capitalize on home advantage.
