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

Dive into Ladbrokes’ 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 beat Villarreal 3-2 in a tight encounter. The visitors struck early when Mohamed Elyounoussi scored in the 2nd minute, giving them a lead they held through a first half where Villarreal pushed but couldn’t break through. Villarreal, coming off a string of losses including defeats to Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, looked to turn their form around but trailed at the break.

The second half exploded into life as Santi Comesaña equalised for Villarreal in the 47th minute, only for Elias Achouri to restore FC København’s lead a minute later. T. Oluwaseyi pulled Villarreal level again in the 56th minute, but Andreas Cornelius grabbed a late winner in the 90th minute to seal the points. FC København, who had mixed recent results with wins over Kairat but losses to Tottenham and Dortmund, showed resilience to hold on despite Villarreal’s pressure.

Villarreal edged possession with 52% compared to FC København’s 48%, suggesting they controlled more of the ball but struggled to convert that into clear dominance. They also led in corners 6-4 and successful dribbles 76-55, pointing to a more attacking approach with players beating defenders, though FC København proved efficient on the counter. Both sides used all five substitutions, with Villarreal making three at half-time to inject energy, while disciplinary issues saw Villarreal pick up three yellow cards against FC København’s two, and each team recorded two assists in a game that lacked reds, penalties or injury-time goals beyond the 90th-minute strike.

The match turned on quick goals after the break, with Santi Comesaña levelling for Villarreal in the 47th minute assisted by Ilias Akhomach, before Elias Achouri put FC København back ahead just a minute later with help from Yoram Zague. T. Oluwaseyi’s 56th-minute equaliser, set up by Alfonso Pedraza, kept Villarreal in it, but Andreas Cornelius’s 90th-minute winner assisted by Mohamed Elyounoussi proved decisive. Key substitutions impacted the flow, such as Villarreal’s triple change at half-time where Ilias Akhomach replaced Tajon Buchanan, T. Oluwaseyi came on for Georges Mikautadze, and Ayoze Pérez took Nicolas Pépé’s place, while FC København brought on Elias Achouri for Robert at the interval; yellow cards included Alfonso Pedraza’s in the 34th for Villarreal and Andreas Cornelius’s in the 77th for the visitors.

Villarreal lined up in a 4-4-2 shape, relying on partnerships like Santi Comesaña in midfield to drive forward and link with attackers such as T. Oluwaseyi, who made an impact after coming on. Alfonso Pedraza provided width on the left, assisting a goal before his substitution for Sergi Cardona in the 83rd minute. Players like Ilias Akhomach and Ayoze Pérez added dynamism from the bench, with Pape Gueye anchoring the middle despite his late yellow card in the 89th.

FC København set up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Mohamed Elyounoussi key in attack, scoring early and assisting the late winner. Elias Achouri made a strong substitute appearance after replacing Robert at half-time, netting quickly and earning a yellow card in the 83rd. Andreas Cornelius proved vital off the bench, coming on for Viktor Bjarki Dadason in the 71st and grabbing the decisive goal, while Yoram Zague contributed an assist before Birger Meling took his place in the 72nd.

Mohamed Elyounoussi earned Ladbrokes’ Man of the Match award for his standout performance, scoring the opener in the 2nd minute and providing the assist for the 90th-minute winner. He delivered one key pass during the game, helping FC København maintain threats throughout. His contributions were crucial in a match where big chances created were limited, underlining his efficiency in attack.

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 lost 2-3 at home to FC København, extending a poor run that includes recent defeats to Borussia Dortmund, Pafos FC and Manchester City, plus a draw with Juventus, leaving them in 35th place on just 1 point. They need to bounce back quickly to avoid further trouble at the bottom. Their next match is against Levante on 2025-12-14 at 17:30, with the opposition’s position and points still to be confirmed, offering a chance to pick up vital points and climb the table.

FC København have just won 3-2 away at Villarreal, building on a recent victory over Kairat but following losses to Tottenham Hotspur, Borussia Dortmund and Qarabağ, which sees them sitting 24th on 7 points.

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