Villarreal 1-2 Ajax final score - 20 January 2026, Champions League

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Highlights

Villarreal Villarreal
Ajax Ajax
End of game
89'
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O. Edvardsen
A. Gaaei
88'
A. Bouwman
84'
O. Edvardsen
O. Gloukh
84'
K. Fitz-Jim
O. Wijndal
R. Marin
80'
D. Parejo
T. Partey
74'
G. Moreno
A. Perez
72'
G. Mikautadze
N. Pepe
72'
72'
S. Steur
J. Mokio
T. Partey
71'
71'
R. Bounida
K. Dolberg
61'
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O. Gloukh
S. Mourino
60'
54'
K. Itakura
Y. Regeer
T. Oluwaseyi
R. Marin
49'
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T. Buchanan
A. Moleiro
46'
Half-time
12'
O. Wijndal
Kick-off

Game Statistics

Villarreal Villarreal
Ajax Ajax
42
Possession (%)
58
14
Total shots
9
6
Shots on target
5
7
Corners
5
10
Free Kicks
11
10
Fouls
9
3
Yellow card
2
14
Goal opportunities
7
2
Offside
0
8
Shots off target
4
4
Shots blocked
5
365
Passes attempted
602
308
Successful passes
558
57
Unsuccessful passes
44
30
Long passes attempted
25
12
Successful long passes
5
18
Unsuccessful long passes
20
15
Crosses attempted
20
3
Successful crosses
3
12
Unsuccessful crosses
17
1
Successful dribbles
2
8
Loss of possession
16
9
Fouled against
10
7
Tackles attempted
8
7
Successful tackles
8
22
Defensive clearances
16
1
Interceptions
5
5
Defensive blocks
3
3
Saves
6
9
Clearances
11
0
Injuries
1
4
Substitutions
5

Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
32 Ajax
6 8 2 0 6 -13
35 Villarreal
1 8 0 1 7 -13

Last matches

Villarreal
Villarreal Last matches
L L L W W L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

4/6 (67%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1.83 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

17 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Betis
2 :  0
Villarreal

10 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Villarreal
3 :  1
Alavés

3 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Elche
1 :  3
Villarreal

21 Dec 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
0 :  2
Barcelona

17 Dec 2025 - Copa del Rey

Racing Santander
2 :  1
Villarreal

10 Dec 2025 - Champions League

Villarreal
2 :  3
FC Copenhagen
W W W L L W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
50% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

10 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Villarreal
3 :  1
Alavés

21 Dec 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
0 :  2
Barcelona

10 Dec 2025 - Champions League

Villarreal
2 :  3
FC Copenhagen

6 Dec 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
2 :  0
Getafe

22 Nov 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
2 :  1
Mallorca

1 Nov 2025 - LaLiga

Villarreal
4 :  0
Rayo Vallecano
L W D L W L
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
1.33 Goals scored
2 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

17 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Betis
2 :  0
Villarreal

3 Jan 2026 - LaLiga

Elche
1 :  3
Villarreal

17 Dec 2025 - Copa del Rey

Racing Santander
2 :  1
Villarreal

3 Dec 2025 - Copa del Rey

CA Antoniano
1 :  1
Villarreal

30 Nov 2025 - LaLiga

Real Sociedad
2 :  3
Villarreal

25 Nov 2025 - Champions League

Borussia Dortmund
4 :  0
Villarreal
Ajax
Ajax Last matches
W W D W L D
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

5 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.67 Goals scored
2.33 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

17 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Ajax
2 :  2
Go Ahead Eagles

14 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker

AZ Alkmaar
6 :  0
Ajax

11 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Telstar
2 :  3
Ajax

20 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen
2 :  2
Ajax

17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker

Excelsior Maassluis
2 :  7
Ajax

14 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

Ajax
2 :  0
Feyenoord
L L L W W D
Wins

2/6 (33%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

3/6 (50%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.67 Total goals
33% BTTS
1.17 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

17 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Ajax
2 :  2
Go Ahead Eagles

14 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

Ajax
2 :  0
Feyenoord

30 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie

Ajax
2 :  0
Groningen

25 Nov 2025 - Champions League

Ajax
0 :  2
Benfica Lisbon

22 Nov 2025 - Eredivisie

Ajax
1 :  2
Excelsior

5 Nov 2025 - Champions League

Ajax
0 :  3
Galatasaray
W W W D W L
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

5.67 Total goals
83% BTTS
3.17 Goals scored
2.5 Goals conceded
100% Over 2.5
0% Under 2.5

14 Jan 2026 - KNVB beker

AZ Alkmaar
6 :  0
Ajax

11 Jan 2026 - Eredivisie

Telstar
2 :  3
Ajax

20 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

NEC Nijmegen
2 :  2
Ajax

17 Dec 2025 - KNVB beker

Excelsior Maassluis
2 :  7
Ajax

10 Dec 2025 - Champions League

Qarabag FK
2 :  4
Ajax

6 Dec 2025 - Eredivisie

Fortuna Sittard
1 :  3
Ajax

Tactical Scheme

Villarreal

Formation : 4 - 4 - 2

25
A. Tenas
15
S. Mourino
4
R. Marin
12
R. Veiga
23
S. Cardona
19
N. Pepe
14
S. Comesana
16
T. Partey
20
A. Moleiro
21
T. Oluwaseyi
22
A. Perez
11
M. Godts
9
K. Dolberg
10
O. Gloukh
24
J. Mokio
6
Y. Regeer
18
D. Klaassen
5
O. Wijndal
15
Y. Baas
30
A. Bouwman
3
A. Gaaei
1
V. Jaros

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Ajax

Substitutes

Villarreal
Villarreal
Goalkeeper

D. Conde

L. Junior

Defender

P. Navarro

Midfielder

H. Lopez

D. Parejo

T. Partey 74'

Forward

T. Buchanan

A. Moleiro 46'

G. Mikautadze

N. Pepe 72'

G. Moreno

A. Perez 72'

A. Pedraza

Ajax
Ajax
Goalkeeper

R. Pasveer

J. Heerkens

Defender

J. Sutalo

L. Rosa

G. Alders

K. Itakura

Y. Regeer 54'

Midfielder

R. Moro

A. Ouazane

R. Bounida

K. Dolberg 71'

K. Fitz-Jim

O. Wijndal 84'

S. Steur

J. Mokio 72'

Forward

O. Edvardsen

O. Gloukh 84'

Missing players

Villarreal
Villarreal
Defender

Logan Costa

W. Kambwala

Forward

A. Gonzales

P. Cabanes

Ajax
Ajax
Forward

S. Berghuis

W. Weghorst

Live Commentary

90+8'  

Nick Walsh awards the home team a throw-in.

90+7' corner_1

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

90+6' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

90+6'  

Throw-in for Villarreal close to the penalty box.

90+5'  

Throw-in for Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica.

90+5' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Villarreal.

90+5' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal attack but Renato Veiga's header doesn't find the target.

90+5' corner_1

Corner awarded to Villarreal.

90+4'  

Nick Walsh signals a Villarreal throw-in in Ajax's half.

90+3'  

Villarreal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

90+2' sifflet_1

Nick Walsh awards Villarreal a goal kick.

90+2' tir_non_cadre_1

Ajax's Rayane Bounida gets his shot away but it misses the target.

90+2' coup_franc_1

In Villarreal a free kick has been awarded the away team.

89' but_1

Oliver Valaker Edvardsen scores to make it 1-2 at Estadio de la Ceramica. That's a fine assist from Anton Gaaei.

88' carton_jaune_1

Aaron Bouwman (Ajax) has received a first yellow card.

88' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

88' tir_non_cadre_1

Tajon Buchanan of Villarreal gets in a strike, but is off target.

87' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

86'  

Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.

86' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Ajax at Estadio de la Ceramica.

85' sifflet_1

Villarreal have a goal kick.

85' tir_non_cadre_1

Rayane Bounida (Ajax) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

84' substitution_1

Fred Grim is making the team's fifth substitution at Estadio de la Ceramica with Oliver Valaker Edvardsen replacing Oscar Gloukh.

84' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Owen Wijndal with Kian Fitz-Jim. This is the fourth substitution made today by Fred Grim.

84' coup_franc_1

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

83' corner_1

Corner awarded to Ajax.

82' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Villarreal.

81' corner_1

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

81' corner_1

Corner awarded to Ajax.

80' carton_jaune_1

Rafa Marin (Villarreal) gets a yellow card.

79' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Ajax at Estadio de la Ceramica.

79' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal's Gerard Moreno breaks free at Estadio de la Ceramica. But the strike goes wide of the post.

77'  

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

77'  

Villarreal to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

75' hors_jeu_1

Villarreal drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

74' substitution_1

Marcelino (Villarreal) is making a fourth substitution, with Dani Parejo replacing Thomas Partey.

73' hors_jeu_1

Villarreal advance rapidly upfield but Nick Walsh blows for offside.

72' substitution_1

Gerard Moreno is on a sub for Ayoze Perez for Villarreal.

72' substitution_1

Georges Mikautadze is replacing Nicolas Pepe for Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica.

72' substitution_1

Fred Grim is making the team's third substitution at Estadio de la Ceramica with Sean Steur replacing Jorthy Mokio.

71' substitution_1

The away team have replaced Kasper Dolberg with Rayane Bounida. This is the second substitution made today by Fred Grim.

71' carton_jaune_1

Thomas Partey (Villarreal) has received a yellow card from Nick Walsh.

71' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

68' tir_cadre_1

Villarreal drives forward and Nicolas Pepe gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

67' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Villarreal in their own half.

66' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

66' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal's Nicolas Pepe breaks free at Estadio de la Ceramica. But the strike goes wide of the post.

65' tir_cadre_1

In Villarreal Ajax drive forward through Davy Klaassen. His shot is on target but it's saved.

63' tir_cadre_1

Villarreal's Nicolas Pepe gets in a shot on goal at Estadio de la Ceramica. But the effort is unsuccessful.

61' but_1

Goal! Ajax go level at 1-1 through Oscar Gloukh in Villarreal.

60' carton_jaune_1

Santiago Mourino (Villarreal) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

60' coup_franc_1

Villarreal will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Ajax.

57' coup_franc_1

Villarreal awarded a free kick in their own half.

57' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Villarreal in their own half.

54' substitution_1

Fred Grim (Ajax) is making a first substitution, with Kou Itakura replacing Youri Regeer.

49' but_1

Goal! Tani Oluwaseyi gives Villarreal a 1-0 lead in Villarreal. Rafa Marin with an assist there.

47'  

Throw-in for Villarreal in their own half.

46' substitution_1

Tajon Buchanan is replacing Alberto Moleiro for the home team.

45+1' coup_franc_1

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

45+1' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Villarreal in their own half.

45' sifflet_1

The first half has been concluded at Estadio de la Ceramica.

45' sifflet_1

Villarreal have a goal kick.

45' tir_non_cadre_1

Mika Godts for Ajax gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

44' coup_franc_1

Villarreal awarded a free kick in their own half.

42' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the home team in Villarreal.

41'  

Throw-in Ajax.

40' sifflet_1

Nick Walsh awards Villarreal a goal kick.

40' tir_non_cadre_1

Ajax's Kasper Dolberg gets his shot away but it misses the target.

40' sifflet_1

Nick Walsh awards Villarreal a goal kick.

39'  

Nick Walsh awards the home team a throw-in.

39' tir_cadre_1

Ajax pushes forward through Jorthy Mokio, whose finish on goal is saved.

38' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

38' sifflet_1

Ajax have a goal kick.

38' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal's Ayoze Perez misses with an attempt on goal.

36' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Villarreal.

36' corner_1

Villarreal have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

35' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Villarreal at Estadio de la Ceramica.

35' tir_cadre_1

Owen Wijndal of Ajax smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

33' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Villarreal in their own half.

31'  

Villarreal awarded a throw-in in their own half.

31'  

Ajax's Youri Regeer is back in action after a slight knock.

30' blessure_1

Youri Regeer is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

29' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Villarreal goal kick.

28' coup_franc_1

Nick Walsh signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

28' sifflet_1

It's a goal kick for the away team in Villarreal.

27' corner_1

Villarreal have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

27' corner_1

Corner awarded to Villarreal.

25' tir_cadre_1

Villarreal drives forward and Thomas Partey gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

24'  

Throw-in for Villarreal in the half of Ajax.

23' sifflet_1

Goal kick for Ajax at Estadio de la Ceramica.

23' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal are coming forward and Alberto Moleiro gets in a strike, it misses the target, however.

23' corner_1

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

19' sifflet_1

Ajax have a goal kick.

19' tir_non_cadre_1

In Villarreal Villarreal attack through Tani Oluwaseyi. The finish is off target, however.

16' coup_franc_1

Free kick Ajax.

15'  

Throw-in for Ajax at Estadio de la Ceramica.

14' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Villarreal in their own half.

13' coup_franc_1

Free kick for Villarreal in the half of Ajax.

12' carton_jaune_1

At Estadio de la Ceramica, Owen Wijndal has been yellow-carded for the away team.

12' coup_franc_1

Villarreal awarded a free kick in their own half.

11' coup_franc_1

In Villarreal a free kick has been awarded the away team.

10'  

Can Ajax capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Villarreal's half?

10' sifflet_1

Ball goes out of play for a Villarreal goal kick.

7' sifflet_1

Nick Walsh awards Ajax a goal kick.

7' tir_non_cadre_1

Villarreal attack but Renato Veiga's header doesn't find the target.

7' corner_1

Corner awarded to Villarreal.

7' tir_cadre_1

Villarreal's Nicolas Pepe is on target but unsuccessful.

6' corner_1

Villarreal have been awarded a corner by Nick Walsh.

6' tir_cadre_1

Villarreal push forward at Estadio de la Ceramica and Sergi Cardona gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Ajax defence.

5' corner_1

Corner awarded to Villarreal.

4'  

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Villarreal.

1'  

Ajax have a dangerous throw-in.

0' sifflet_1

Today's referee, Nick Walsh, has blown to start the match.

 

Ajax Amsterdam have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

 

Villarreal CF scores 2.12 goals when playing at home and Ajax Amsterdam scores 1.8 goals when playing away (on average).

 

Ajax Amsterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Villarreal CF's.

 

In UEFA Champions League, Ajax Amsterdam has better performance than Villarreal CF.

 

When Ajax Amsterdam is down 1-0 away, they win 26% of their matches.

 

When Villarreal CF is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

 

When Ajax Amsterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 70% of their matches.

 

When Villarreal CF leads 1-0 at home, they win in 72% of their matches.

 

Villarreal CF wins 38% of halftimes, Ajax Amsterdam wins 36%.

 

Villarreal CF wins 1st half in 38% of their matches, Ajax Amsterdam in 36% of their matches.

 

Ajax Amsterdam have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

 

Villarreal CF have conceded a goal in each of their last 5 matches.

 

Villarreal CF's home record this season: 0-1-2.

 

Ajax Amsterdam haven't scored in 1 of their 3 away matches in UEFA Champions League this season.

 

Villarreal CF haven't scored in 1 of their 3 home matches in UEFA Champions League this season.

 

Ajax Amsterdam have lost none of their last 5 away matches.

 

Ajax Amsterdam haven't lost in their last 7 games.

 

Villarreal CF have a losing streak of 4 matches in UEFA Champions League.

Score and result Villarreal - Ajax

The Villarreal - Ajax match (Football - Champions League) at 20/01/2026 15:00 is complete.

The Villarreal - Ajax match result is as follows: 1-2.

Now that this Champions League Football match is over and the score is known, you can find the highlights and key statistics on that same page.