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Villarreal and Juventus Renew Rivalry in Champions League Group Stage
1 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Villarreal and Juventus last met in Champions League last 16 in 2021-22
- Villarreal won 4-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw at home and 3-0 win away
- Juventus have only lost 1 of their last 6 away games against Spanish sides in Champions League
On October 1st, 2025, Villarreal and Juventus will face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League group stage match. This will be the first time the two sides have met since their last 16 clash in the 2021-22 season, where Villarreal emerged victorious with a 4-1 aggregate win.
In that previous encounter, Juventus took an early lead through Dusan Vlahovic, but Villarreal fought back to earn a 1-1 draw at home before securing a dominant 3-0 victory in the return leg in Turin. The Spanish club's progress to the quarterfinals marked a significant achievement, and they will be eager to replicate that success in the current campaign.
Juventus, on the other hand, have a strong recent record against Spanish opposition in the Champions League, having lost just one of their last six away games against sides from Spain. However, Villarreal have struggled for consistency at home in the competition, winning only two of their last 12 matches at their Estadio de la Cerámica. With both teams looking to make a statement in the group stage, this clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two European heavyweights.
