Villarreal CF last met Manchester United on 23.11.2021, with the final score recorded as 0:2. The last five matches for Manchester United resulted in 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss. In comparison, Villarreal CF have recorded 1 victory, 2 draws, and 2 defeats in their last 5 games. The team strength comparison shows Manchester United at 1804 Elo points, compared to 1683 points for Villarreal CF.
Ranking position (UEFA)
| Club | 2021/22 | 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 |
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Manchester United | 18.000 | 19.000 | 7.000 | 32.500 | 0.000 | 76.500 |
| 40 |
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Villarreal CF | 24.000 | 12.000 | 16.000 | 0.000 | 7.000 | 59.000 |
Form in recent games
| Manchester United | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.08.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | Hull City | Premier League | |
| 24.05.2026 | 🚌 | win 3:0 | Brighton & Hove Albion | Premier League | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:2 | Nottingham Forest | Premier League | |
| 09.05.2026 | 🚌 | draw 0:0 | Sunderland AFC | Premier League | |
| 03.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 3:2 | Liverpool FC | Premier League | |
| Villarreal CF | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 2:2 | Atlético de Madrid | La Liga | |
| 16.08.2026 | 🚌 | draw 2:2 | Racing Santander | La Liga | |
| 24.05.2026 | 🏠 | win 5:1 | Atlético de Madrid | La Liga | |
| 17.05.2026 | 🚌 | loss 0:2 | Rayo Vallecano | La Liga | |
| 13.05.2026 | 🏠 | loss 2:3 | Sevilla FC | La Liga | |
Match history Manchester United - Villarreal CF
| 23.11.2021 | Villarreal CF | 0:2 | Manchester United | 2021/22 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 29.09.2021 | Manchester United | 2:1 | Villarreal CF | 2021/22 | Champions League | Group stage | ||
| 26.05.2021 | Villarreal CF |
1:1
penalties
11:10
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Manchester United | 2020/21 | Europa League | Final | ||
Elo ranking
| Club | Elo | Last changes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |
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Manchester United | 1804 |
22.08.2026 0:2 vs Hull City Premier League -16.59 |
24.05.2026 3:0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League +9.70 |
17.05.2026 3:2 vs Nottingham Forest Premier League +6.34 |
09.05.2026 0:0 vs Sunderland AFC Premier League -3.38 |
03.05.2026 3:2 vs Liverpool FC Premier League +8.67 |
27.04.2026 2:1 vs Brentford FC Premier League +6.23 |
18.04.2026 1:0 vs Chelsea FC Premier League +11.18 |
13.04.2026 1:2 vs Leeds United Premier League -15.06 |
20.03.2026 2:2 vs AFC Bournemouth Premier League -0.70 |
15.03.2026 3:1 vs Aston Villa Premier League +9.28 |
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| 48 |
|
Villarreal CF | 1683 |
23.08.2026 2:2 vs Atlético de Madrid La Liga +4.22 |
16.08.2026 2:2 vs Racing Santander La Liga -2.25 |
24.05.2026 5:1 vs Atlético de Madrid La Liga +14.66 |
17.05.2026 0:2 vs Rayo Vallecano La Liga -8.64 |
13.05.2026 2:3 vs Sevilla FC La Liga -14.37 |
10.05.2026 1:1 vs RCD Mallorca La Liga -0.61 |
02.05.2026 5:1 vs Levante UD La Liga +6.75 |
26.04.2026 2:1 vs Celta Vigo La Liga +7.67 |
23.04.2026 1:1 vs Real Oviedo La Liga -1.66 |
12.04.2026 2:1 vs Athletic Club de Bilbao La Liga +11.60 |
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Featured matches Manchester United - Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF - Manchester United, 26.05.2021
The 2021 Europa League final secured its place in football history as one of the most dramatic and unbelievable spectacles ever witnessed. Facing off in Gdańsk, Villarreal CF and Manchester United battled to a 1-1 draw after an intense 90 minutes and a tense extra-time period. However, the real, unprecedented saga unfolded during the penalty shootout, which transformed into an absolute marathon of nerves and precision.
Through ten flawless rounds, every single outfield player converted their penalty with clinical accuracy. The situation reached a historic climax when the responsibility shifted directly to the goalkeepers. Villarreal's goalkeeper, Gerónimo Rulli, confidently stepped up to score his penalty, and seconds later, became the ultimate hero by saving the decisive spot-kick taken by David de Gea. The Manchester United goalkeeper's miss ended this cosmic shootout at 11-10, handing the Yellow Submarine their historic, maiden international trophy.
Matches England - Spain
| 27.05.2026 | Crystal Palace | 1:0 | Rayo Vallecano | 2025/26 | Conference League | Final | |||
| 05.05.2026 | Arsenal FC | 1:0 | Atlético de Madrid | 2025/26 | Champions League | Semi-final | |||
| 29.04.2026 | Atlético de Madrid | 1:1 | Arsenal FC | 2025/26 | Champions League | Semi-final | |||
| 18.03.2026 | FC Barcelona | 7:2 | Newcastle United | 2025/26 | Champions League | Round of 16 | |||
| 18.03.2026 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3:2 | Atlético de Madrid | 2025/26 | Champions League | Round of 16 | |||
Match history is still being compiled and expanded.
FAQ
On 23.11.2021, the match Villarreal CF vs Manchester United took place, ending with a score of 0:2.