When is the next Villarreal CF vs Manchester United match?

The next match between Villarreal CF and Manchester United will take place on 27 Jan 2027.

When was the last match between Villarreal CF and Manchester United?

On 23 Nov 2021, the match Villarreal CF vs Manchester United took place, ending with a score of 0:2.

Villarreal CF - Manchester United: head to head and statistics

Villarreal CF last met Manchester United on 23 Nov 2021, with the final score recorded as 0:2. The last five matches for Villarreal CF resulted in 2 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses. In comparison, Manchester United have recorded 1 victory, 3 draws, and 1 defeat in their last 5 games. The team strength comparison shows Villarreal CF at 1650 Elo points, compared to 1795 points for Manchester United.

Matches 2026/27

27 Jan 2027 27 Jan 2027	Villarreal CF	29%	24%	47%	Manchester United	2026/27	Champions League	League phase – Matchday 8

The percentages are calculated based on the difference in team strength according to our own rating system. The model converts this difference into the probability of either team winning, while the probability of a draw depends on how evenly matched the teams are — the smaller the gap in strength, the higher the chance of a draw.

Ranking position – UEFA

	Club		2021/22	2022/23	2023/24	2024/25	2025/26	Total
21		Manchester United	18.000	19.000	7.000	32.500	0.000	76.500
39		Villarreal CF	24.000	12.000	16.000	0.000	7.000	59.000

Form in recent games

Villarreal CF
10 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026	loss 0:1	🚌	Real Madrid	La Liga
20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026	win 3:1	🏠	Levante UD	La Liga
17 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026	win 3:1	🚌	Málaga CF	La Liga
14 Sep 2026 14 Sep 2026	loss 1:2	🏠	Real Betis	La Liga
8 Sep 2026 8 Sep 2026	loss 2:3	🚌	Borussia Dortmund	Champions League

Manchester United
10 Oct 2026 10 Oct 2026	draw 1:1	🏠	Tottenham Hotspur	Premier League
20 Sep 2026 20 Sep 2026	draw 1:1	🚌	Fulham FC	Premier League
13 Sep 2026 13 Sep 2026	loss 0:1	🏠	Manchester City	Premier League
10 Sep 2026 10 Sep 2026	win 4:0	🏠	Sabah FK	Champions League
6 Sep 2026 6 Sep 2026	draw 2:2	🚌	Everton FC	Premier League

Elo Ranking

	Club		Elo	Last changes
10		Manchester United	1795	10 Oct 2026 1:1 vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League -4.66	20 Sep 2026 1:1 vs Fulham FC Premier League -2.21	13 Sep 2026 0:1 vs Manchester City Premier League -9.56	10 Sep 2026 4:0 vs Sabah FK Champions League League phase +6.51	6 Sep 2026 2:2 vs Everton FC Premier League -1.47	30 Aug 2026 5:2 vs Ipswich Town Premier League +3.01	22 Aug 2026 0:2 vs Hull City Premier League -16.59	24 May 2026 3:0 vs Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League +9.70	17 May 2026 3:2 vs Nottingham Forest Premier League +6.34	9 May 2026 0:0 vs Sunderland AFC Premier League -3.38
52		Villarreal CF	1650	10 Oct 2026 0:1 vs Real Madrid La Liga -3.27	20 Sep 2026 3:1 vs Levante UD La Liga +6.87	17 Sep 2026 3:1 vs Málaga CF La Liga +8.40	14 Sep 2026 1:2 vs Real Betis La Liga -9.02	8 Sep 2026 2:3 vs Borussia Dortmund Champions League -10.38	5 Sep 2026 2:3 vs Deportivo La Coruña La Liga -15.66	28 Aug 2026 0:1 vs Deportivo Alavés La Liga -9.89	23 Aug 2026 2:2 vs Atlético de Madrid La Liga +4.22	16 Aug 2026 2:2 vs Racing Santander La Liga -2.25	24 May 2026 5:1 vs Atlético de Madrid La Liga +14.66

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In the previous 30 days, Villarreal CF earned 2.98 pts in Elo rating. That figure indicates stability in form. The biggest gain in that period was +8.40 pts after the match against Málaga CF (3:1, 17 Sep 2026), and the biggest loss in that period was -9.02 pts after the match against Real Betis (1:2, 14 Sep 2026). In the previous 30 days, Manchester United lost 16.43 pts in Elo rating. That figure indicates a decline in form. The biggest loss in that period was -9.56 pts after the match against Manchester City (0:1, 13 Sep 2026). Read more about our methodology »

Match history Villarreal CF - Manchester United

23 Nov 2021 23 Nov 2021	Villarreal CF	0:2	Manchester United	2021/22	Champions League	Group phase – Matchday 5
29 Sep 2021 29 Sep 2021	Manchester United	2:1	Villarreal CF	2021/22	Champions League	Group phase – Matchday 2
26 May 2021 26 May 2021	Villarreal CF	1:1 penalties 11:10	Manchester United	2020/21	Europa League	Final

Spain - England

17 Sep 2026 17 Sep 2026	Real Sociedad	1:2	AFC Bournemouth	2026/27	Europa League	League phase – Matchday 1
9 Sep 2026 9 Sep 2026	Liverpool FC	2:1	Atlético de Madrid	2026/27	Champions League	League phase – Matchday 1	Head-to-head record and team comparison Liverpool FC - Atlético de Madrid
27 May 2026 27 May 2026	Crystal Palace FC	1:0	Rayo Vallecano	2025/26	Conference League	Final
5 May 2026 5 May 2026	Arsenal FC	1:0	Atlético de Madrid	2025/26	Champions League	Semi-final
29 Apr 2026 29 Apr 2026	Atlético de Madrid	1:1	Arsenal FC	2025/26	Champions League	Semi-final

Villarreal CF - Manchester United, 26 May 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.