Match report
Paris Saint Germain thrashed Villarreal 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, with Fabián Ruiz scoring twice.
Paris Saint Germain dominated Villarreal with a 6-0 victory in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday at Estadio de la Ceramica. This win solidified PSG's position at the top of the group.
João Neves opened the scoring for Paris Saint Germain in the 9th minute. Désiré Doue quickly followed up with a goal in the 12th minute, assisted by Maghnes Akliouche, making it 2-0.
Senny Mayulu added another goal just a minute later, pushing the score to 3-0. Fabián Ruiz then scored twice, first in the 17th minute with another assist from Akliouche, and again in the 50th minute with an assist from Vitinha, bringing the score to 5-0.
David Boly capped off the scoring in the 78th minute, assisted by João Neves, making it 6-0 for PSG.
Villarreal received five yellow cards during the match, with Santi Comesaña, Álvaro Santiago Mouriño González, Sergi Cardona Bermúdez, and Alberto Moleiro all booked. Quentin Ndjantou was the only player cautioned for Paris Saint Germain.
In terms of statistics, Paris Saint Germain had 71% possession and 12 shots on target compared to Villarreal's 2. Villarreal managed 4 corners while PSG had 8. The expected goals (xG) were 0.6 for Villarreal and 2.7 for PSG.
Following this result, Paris Saint Germain remain top of the group with 12 points from 4 matches, winning all their games. Villarreal sit in 26th place with 3 points from 4 matches, having won just once.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Villarreal will face Paris Saint Germain in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 3 November at 20:00 GMT at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal.
Villarreal's recent form shows 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. They lost to Espanyol 0-1 on 30 October, won against Manacor 5-0 on 27 October, and beat Valencia 2-1 on 24 October. They also lost to Liverpool 4-3 on 20 October and drew with Elche 0-0 on 17 October.
In contrast, Paris Saint Germain have won all of their last 5 matches. They defeated LE Havre AC 5-1 on 30 October, Lyon 2-0 on 26 October, and Barcelona 4-2 on 20 October. They also won against Strasbourg 3-1 on 17 October and Manchester City 4-2 on 14 October.
In the league table, Paris Saint Germain sit at the top in 1st place with 9 points from 3 matches, having scored 14 goals and conceded 5. Villarreal are struggling in 19th place with 3 points from 3 matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding 8.
Historically, Villarreal and Paris Saint Germain have faced each other several times, with PSG having the upper hand in recent encounters. This match will be crucial for Villarreal as they look to improve their position in the group.
Paris Saint Germain is most likely to win the game against Villarreal.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +15 | 12 | |
| 2 | 4 | +6 | 12 | |
| 3 | 4 | +5 | 10 | |
| 4 | 4 | +13 | 9 | |
| 5 | 4 | +8 | 9 | |
| 6 | 4 | +6 | 9 |
Villarreal and Paris Saint Germain finished 0-6 in the UEFA Champions League (League Stage 4) at Estadio de la Ceramica. Played: (your local time).
Villarreal are 28th in the table on 3 points; Paris Saint Germain are 1st on 12.
Recent form: Villarreal LLWWL, Paris Saint Germain WWWWW.
Head-to-head (last 1): Villarreal 0 wins, 0 draws, Paris Saint Germain 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.