Villarreal 2-3 FC København: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Villarreal 2-3 FC København in the Champions League on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

FC København won 3-2 against Villarreal in a closely contested match. The visitors took an early lead when Mohamed Elyounoussi scored in the 2nd minute, assisted by Marcos López, putting Villarreal on the back foot from the start. Villarreal, coming off a run of recent losses including defeats to Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, struggled to respond in the first half despite holding slight possession edges.

The second half saw Villarreal equalise quickly through Santi Comesaña in the 47th minute, assisted by substitute Ilias Akhomach, but FC København regained the lead almost immediately with Elias Achouri’s goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Yoram Zague. Villarreal fought back again as T. Oluwaseyi netted in the 56th minute, assisted by Alfonso Pedraza, yet Andreas Cornelius sealed the win for FC København with a 90th-minute strike assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi. This result extended Villarreal’s poor form with another home loss, while FC København built on their recent wins against Kairat to secure valuable points away from home.

Villarreal edged possession at 52% compared to FC København’s 48%, which allowed them more control in midfield but did not translate into clear dominance, as the visitors proved efficient on the counter. The home side recorded more corners with 6 against 4 and far more successful dribbles at 76 to 55, highlighting their attempts to break down the defence through individual skill, though this led to three yellow cards for Villarreal versus two for FC København, with no reds issued. Both teams used all five substitutions, including Villarreal’s triple change at half-time where Ilias Akhomach replaced Tajon Buchanan, T. Oluwaseyi came on for Georges Mikautadze, and Ayoze Pérez took over from Nicolas Pépé, while FC København’s later swaps like Andreas Cornelius for Viktor Bjarki Dadason in the 71st minute proved decisive, contributing to two assists each side overall.

The match burst into life early with Mohamed Elyounoussi’s 2nd-minute goal for FC København, setting a frantic tone that Villarreal struggled to overturn before half-time. A triple substitution by Villarreal at the break injected energy, leading to Santi Comesaña’s equaliser in the 47th minute, but Elias Achouri’s quick response just a minute later swung momentum back to the visitors. T. Oluwaseyi levelled again for Villarreal in the 56th minute, yet Andreas Cornelius’s late 90th-minute winner, following yellow cards to players like Ilias Akhomach and Elias Achouri, ensured FC København’s victory despite Villarreal’s pressure.

Villarreal lined up in a 4-4-2 formation, relying on midfield partnerships like Santi Comesaña to drive forward play, while Alfonso Pedraza provided width and an assist from the left. T. Oluwaseyi made an impact up front after coming on as a substitute, linking well with Ilias Akhomach who also entered at half-time to assist a goal. Pape Gueye anchored the midfield but picked up a late yellow card, as the team sought balance through changes like Manor Solomon replacing Alberto Moleiro in the 63rd minute.

FC København deployed a 4-4-2 shape, with Mohamed Elyounoussi proving key in attack through his early goal and later assist, supported by Elias Achouri who came on at half-time to score and add dynamism. Andreas Cornelius entered as a substitute in the 71st minute to deliver the winning goal, while Yoram Zague contributed an assist before being replaced by Birger Meling. The midfield saw adjustments like Viktor Claesson coming on for William Clem in the 81st minute, helping maintain control amid yellow cards to players such as Jacob Neestrup and Elias Achouri.

Bwin’s Man of the Match was Mohamed Elyounoussi, who stood out for FC København with one goal and one assist, including the early opener and the setup for the late winner. His performance included one key pass, though he created no big chances, it was enough to influence the game’s key phases decisively. Elyounoussi started the match and remained central to the visitors’ attacking threat throughout.

Recent Champions League matches:

• Loss: 2-3 vs FC København (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Pafos FC (A)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Manchester City (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Juventus (H)

Recent Champions League matches:

• Win: 3-2 vs Villarreal (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Kairat (H)
• Loss: 0-4 vs Tottenham Hotspur (A)
• Loss: 2-4 vs Borussia Dortmund (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Qarabağ (A)

Villarreal have just suffered a 2-3 home defeat to FC København, extending their poor run of form with recent losses to Borussia Dortmund, Pafos FC and Manchester City, leaving them in 35th place on just 1 point. They now face Levante on 2025-12-14 at 17:30, with the opposition’s position and points yet to be confirmed, offering a chance to halt the slide and pick up vital points to climb away from the bottom. A positive result could provide momentum after this string of setbacks, as they look to turn around their season.

FC København have just secured a 3-2 away win over Villarreal, building on recent victories like their 3-2 success against Kairat despite earlier losses to Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund, placing them 24th on 7 points. Their next fixture is against TBC on TBC, with the opposition’s position and points yet to be confirmed, presenting an opportunity to maintain this upward trend and push for a stronger league standing. Consistency will be key as they aim to capitalise on this result and avoid slipping back into their mixed form.

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