Villarreal vs Valencia Highlights and Match Report

La Liga

8:00 PMFebruary 22, 2026

Regular Season - 25

Villarreal

Show Score

2 - 1

HT:(2 - 1)

Valencia

Estadio de la Ceramica

Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Villarreal

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Valencia

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

43%

57%

1.87

Expected goals (xG)

1.55

0.00

Goals Prevented

0.00

Attack

12

Total shots

8

5

Shots on target

3

6

Shots off target

2

1

Blocked shots

3

9

Shots inside box

8

3

Shots outside box

0

5

Corner kicks

4

1

Offsides

1

Passing

362

Total passes

487

286 (79%)

Accurate passes

417 (86%)

Discipline

6

Fouls

16

2

Yellow cards

4

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

3

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Lineup

Villarreal

4-4-2

1 G Luiz Júnior 7.0

23 D Sergi Cardona 6.6

12 D Renato Veiga 6.5

6 D Pau Navarro 6.9

15 D Santiago Mouriño 45' Tripping 7.3

20 M Alberto Moleiro 6.7

18 M Pape Gueye 45+6' 8.2

14 M Santi Comesaña (C) 31' 7.7

19 M Nicolas Pépé 6.3

9 F Georges Mikautadze 23' Elbowing 6.2

22 F Ayoze Pérez 6.6

Substitutes

16 M Thomas Partey 58' Replaced by P. Gueye 6.6

24 D Alfonso Pedraza 70' Replaced by A. Moleiro 6.3

17 F Tajon Buchanan 70' Replaced by A. Perez 6.3

10 M Dani Parejo 83' Replaced by S. Comesana 6.6

11 F Alfon González 83' Replaced by N. Pepe 6.2

25 G Arnau Tenas

3 D Alexander Freeman

27 D Jean Ives Valou

21 F Tani Oluwaseyi

32 F Hugo Lopez

Valencia

3-4-2-1

1 G Stole Dimitrievski 7.3

3 D José Copete 6.5

24 D Eray Cömert 6.3

4 D Unai Núñez 65' Holding 5.9

14 M José Luis Gayà (C) 6.9

2 M Guido Rodríguez 7.2

8 M Javier Guerra 45+3' Delay of game 6.9

11 M Luis Rioja 6.3

17 F Largie Ramazani 27' 38' Roughing 6.9

23 F Filip Ugrinić 6.3

6 F Umar Sadiq 90' Roughing 6.9

Substitutes

27 F David Otorbi

19 F Dani Raba

22 M Baptiste Santamaria

18 M Pepelu

5 D César Tárrega

13 G Cristian Rivero

28 G Vicent Abril

10 M André Almeida 88' Replaced by G. Rodriguez

9 F Hugo Duro 78' Replaced by L. Rioja 6.5

21 D Jesús Vázquez 78' Replaced by J. Gaya 6.7

7 F Arnaut Danjuma 70' Replaced by F. Ugrinic 6.5

12 D Thierry Correia 71' Replaced by U. Nunez 6.5

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca L 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona W 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad W No match found L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe L No match found W 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
3	Atletico Madrid	28	17	6	5	47-25	22	57	L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad W 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
4	Villarreal	28	17	4	7	51-33	18	55	W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	27	10	7	10	34-40	-6	37	L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo D No match found
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	28	10	5	13	23-30	-7	35	W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis L 14 March: Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Getafe
10	Athletic Club	28	10	5	13	30-40	-10	35	W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona L 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Girona	28	8	10	10	31-43	-12	34	W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona W 14 March: Girona 3 - 0 Athletic Club
13	Valencia	28	8	8	12	30-42	-12	32	W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves L 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
15	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
16	Alaves	28	7	7	14	26-38	-12	28	D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves D 13 March: Alaves 1 - 1 Villarreal
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L No match found D No match found L No match found D No match found L 14 March: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L No match found D No match found
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	28	4	9	15	18-44	-26	21	D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo L 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo W 14 March: Oviedo 1 - 0 Valencia

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Villarreal secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over regional rivals Valencia at the Estadio de la Ceramica. Pape Gueye’s crucial penalty in first-half stoppage time proved decisive.

This La Liga clash saw third-placed Villarreal host a Valencia side struggling in 16th. Villarreal aimed to cement their strong league position. Valencia fought to climb away from the relegation zone.

The game began with both teams battling for midfield control. Tensions flared early as Villarreal’s G. Mikautadze received a yellow card in the 23rd minute.

Valencia then took the lead from the penalty spot just four minutes later. Largie Ramazani converted coolly in the 27th minute, silencing the home crowd.

Villarreal responded swiftly, refusing to let Valencia settle. Santi Comesaña leveled the score in the 31st minute, guiding home an equalizer.

The half-hour mark saw a flurry of bookings. Ramazani received a yellow for roughing, followed by S. Mourino and J. Guerra for fouls.

Amidst this chaos, Villarreal earned another penalty. Pape Gueye stepped up and drilled it home in the 45+6th minute, sending the Yellow Submarine into the break with a 2-1 lead.

The dramatic end to the first half left Valencia needing to regroup. Villarreal, however, carried significant momentum into the dressing room.

The second half commenced with Villarreal focused on protecting their advantage. Valencia pushed forward, seeking an equalizer, but found Villarreal’s defense resolute.

Substitutions began after the hour mark as managers sought fresh impetus. Pape Gueye, the match-winner, was replaced by Thomas Partey in the 58th minute. Valencia’s U. Nunez received a yellow in the 65th minute.

Despite several tactical changes from both sides, neither team managed to find the back of the net again. Villarreal absorbed pressure; Valencia struggled to break through.

Villarreal demonstrated efficiency, converting their chances with an expected goals (xG) of 1.87 from 12 total shots. Valencia, despite 57% possession and an xG of 1.55, managed only three shots on target from eight attempts.

This hard-fought victory strengthens Villarreal’s grip on third place in La Liga. For Valencia, the defeat keeps them entrenched in the lower half of the table.