Villarreal beat PSV in a thrilling match at Eindhoven.

Thanh VinhJuly 25, 2026 17:59

In a club friendly at Philips Stadion, PSV lost to Villarreal 1-3. Villarreal secured the victory after a thrilling four-goal comeback, while PSV ended their home game with a defeat.

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  • 0'The match has started.

    PSV will host Villarreal.

  • 10'Sergi Cardona received a yellow card in the 10th minute.

    In the 10th minute, Sergi Cardona received a yellow card after an incident that prompted the referee to issue a ticket. This was a notable moment in the early minutes of the PSV 0-0 Villarreal match.

  • 13'PSV controlled the game in the early stages.

    After 13 minutes, PSV were in control with 59-41 possession, forcing Villarreal to retreat into defense. However, the pressure was only tentative as PSV scored to make it 1-0, leaving the score tied 0-0.

  • 25'PSV controlled the game but failed to make an impact.

    After 25 minutes, PSV controlled the game with 59-41% possession, but the pressure wasn't strong enough as they only had one shot on goal. Villarreal mostly defended and waited for opportunities, with the game remaining evenly matched with the score at 0-0.

  • 36'Alassane Diatta received a yellow card.

    In the 36th minute, Alassane Diatta received a yellow card. PSV had a slight advantage in possession, but the game remained goalless.

  • 37'PSV is in control but hasn't yet exerted pressure.

    In the 37th minute, PSV controlled the game with a 59-41 possession rate, but their pressure wasn't strong enough, with only 1 shot on goal. Villarreal were outplayed and had to focus on defense as the two teams remained tied 0-0.

  • 42'Santiago Mouriño received a yellow card.

    In the 42nd minute, Santiago Mouriño received a yellow card after a foul. The match between PSV and Villarreal remained evenly contested with no goals scored.

  • 45'End of the first half

    The first half ended with a score of 0-0.

  • 46'The second half has begun.

    The second half has begun.

  • 49'PSV is in control but hasn't created a breakthrough yet.

    In the 49th minute, PSV dominated possession with a 59-41 ratio, forcing Villarreal to retreat into deep defense. However, the game wasn't truly intense, with PSV only having one shot on goal and not creating much clear pressure.

  • 61'PSV had possession, but Villarreal held firm.

    In the 61st minute, PSV controlled possession 59-41 but hadn't created enough pressure, with only 1 shot on goal. Villarreal defended quite solidly and also had a slight advantage in corner kicks with 0-2.

  • 66'Georges Mikautadze puts Villarreal ahead.

    In the 66th minute, Georges Mikautadze scored after an assist from Cheikh Ahmad Tidiane Thiam, giving Villarreal a 0-1 lead over PSV. The visitors opened the scoring despite PSV having more possession.

  • 72'Thiam helped Villarreal double their lead.

    In the 72nd minute, Cheikh Ahmad Tidiane Thiam scored after an assist from Thiago Fernández, doubling Villarreal's lead against PSV. The visitors now hold a clear advantage with the score at 0-2.

  • 73'PSV had possession, Villarreal held the advantage.

    In the 73rd minute, PSV controlled possession more, with a 59-41 ratio, but failed to create enough pressure. The only goal was 1-0, indicating that Villarreal were playing defensively and protecting their 0-2 lead.

  • 75'Mauro Júnior narrowed the gap for PSV.

    In the 75th minute, Mauro Júnior scored, helping PSV reduce the deficit to 1-2. This was a significant boost for PSV after Villarreal had taken a two-goal lead.

  • 76'Pau Cabanes extended Villarreal's lead.

    In the 76th minute, Pau Cabanes scored after an assist from Luiz Júnior, extending Villarreal's lead to 1-3 against PSV.

  • 85'PSV had possession but were unable to break the deadlock.

    In the 85th minute, PSV had more possession (59 - 41) but hadn't created enough pressure, with only 1 shot on goal and 1 on target. Villarreal were leading 1-3, actively defending their advantage in a fairly tight game.

  • KTFinal score: PSV 1-3 Villarreal

    The match ended with a score of 1-3.

Updated at 00:52 on July 26, 2026

Official lineup
PSV
Diagram4-2-3-1
Villarreal
Diagram4-4-2
32
Matej Kovar
25
Kiliann Sildillia
6
Ryan Flamingo
3
Yarek Gasiorowski
31
Noah Fernandez
23
Joey Veerman
17
Mauro Júnior
27
Dennis Man
21
Sven Mijnans
7
Ruben van Bommel
14
Alassane Pléa
1
Luiz Júnior
15
Santiago Mouriño
5
Willy Kambwala
6
Pau Navarro
23
Sergi Cardona
22
Ayoze Pérez
28
Alassane Diatta
26
Carlos Macià
20
Alberto Moleiro
34
Nizar El Jmili
9
Georges Mikautadze
Reserves
PSV
1Nick Olij8Amir Bouhamdi11Couhaib Driouech19Gino Verhulst24Sami Bouhoudane35Joël van den Berg38Fabian Merién51Tijn Smolenaars52Jordan Bawuah
Team lineup updated at 23:05 on 25/07/2026
PSVStatisticalVillarreal
59%
Ball control
41%
1
Finish
0
1
Hit the target.
0
2
Corner kick
2
13
Committing a foul
16
0
Viet Vi
2
0
Goalkeeper makes a save.
1

PSV will face Villarreal at Philips Stadion in a Club Friendly. The match takes place at 11 PM on July 25, 2026, but the data provided does not include recent form, squad availability, or the expected lineups of the two teams.

Match information

  • Match:PSV vs Villarreal
  • Time:11 PM on July 25, 2026
  • Stadium:Philips Stadium
  • Tournament:Club friendly match

Pre-match perspective

This is a friendly match between PSV and Villarreal. Due to the lack of data on recent match results, head-to-head history, league standings, and absent players, it's impossible to make a quantitative assessment of each team's advantage.

The course of the game will depend on how the two coaching staffs arrange their lineups and the objectives of their experiments during the match. Personnel changes during the game can also significantly affect the pace and flow of the match.

Assessment

PSV have the home advantage when they host Villarreal at Philips Stadion. However, based on the available information, there isn't enough basis to say which team will have the upper hand or to predict the score. The match is expected to depend on the performance of both teams in a friendly format.

PSV
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Villarreal
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Force situation
PSV
Jerdy Schouten(Cruciate Ligament Tear)
Villarreal
Sergi Cardona(Muscle Injury)
Juan Foyth(Achilles tendon rupture)

*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).

Thanh Vinh