La Liga Gameweek 2
Villarreal 5 - 0 FT Girona
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Futmetrix Verdict
52
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Brighton
3-0
Arsenal
⚡ Intensity
37
⚖️ Balance
17
🏆 Stakes
70
🎲 Upset
80
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Futmetrix Verdict
62
FT
Sat, Sep 19
Newcastle
2-1
Hull City
⚡ Intensity
61
⚖️ Balance
41
🏆 Stakes
40
🎲 Upset
0
Early blitz secures Newcastle home victory
Futmetrix Verdict
81
Gamba Osaka
vs
Vissel Kobe
Sun, Sep 20 • 08:00 UTC
⚡ Form
54
⚖️ Balance
90
🏆 Stakes
78
⭐ Stars
91
Kansai Derby drama awaits in Suita.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
7' N. Pepe
16' T. Buchanan (S. Mourino)
25' R. Marin (Y. Pino)
28' T. Buchanan (S. Cardona)
↓ Y. Herrera ↑D. Lopez 42'
HT
↓ D. Camara ↑T. Lemar 46'
46' ↓ S. Comesana ↑T. Partey
↓ Portu ↑A. Moreno 46'
46' ↓ J. Foyth ↑R. Veiga
Vitor Reis 53'
56' Santiago Mouriño
Ladislav Krejčí 59'
63' ↓ N. Pepe ↑I. Akhomach
64' T. Buchanan (Etta Eyong)
66' ↓ P. Gueye ↑D. Parejo
70' ↓ Y. Pino ↑A. Moleiro
↓ J. E. Solis Romero ↑I. Martin 71'
↓ V. Tsygankov ↑Y. Asprilla 78'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luíz Júnior 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
65
Passes
20
Duels
Juan Foyth
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rafa Marín 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Sergi Cardona 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tajon Buchanan 
HAT-TRICK HERO
3
Goals
3
Goals
3
On Target
10
Rating
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Yeremy Pino 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Forwards
Nicolas Pépé
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Etta Eyong
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Rubén Gómez 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Adrià Altimira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Parejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Partey 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilias Akhomach
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Cabanes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Girona
Goalkeepers
Vladyslav Krapyvtsov 
SIEVE
29%
Save %
29%
Save %
5
Conceded
2
Saves
Defenders
Hugo Rincón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vitor Reis 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
56%
Duel Win %
Ladislav Krejčí
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daley Blind
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Viktor Tsygankov
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Yangel Herrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
42
Total Mins
42
Entry
Jhon Solís
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
Joel Roca 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Portu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Dawda Camara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Juan Carlos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arnau Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Francés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Axel Witsel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gibert Jordana
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yáser Asnéider Asprilla Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Lemar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cristhian Stuani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/24/2025 | Villarreal | 5 - 0 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| 05/10/2025 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 12/01/2024 | Villarreal | 2 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 05/14/2024 | Girona | 0 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
| 09/27/2023 | Villarreal | 1 - 2 | Girona | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 05/20/2023 | Girona | 1 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadi Municipal de Montilivi |
08/24/2025
05/10/2025
12/01/2024
05/14/2024
09/27/2023
05/20/2023
Villarreal Win
Girona Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +7
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +4
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -5
P: 2 GD: -7
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Villarreal
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Villarreal
Girona
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Buchanan Unleashes Chaos: Villarreal Demolishes Girona in a Nightmare Reckoning
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. A masterclass in defensive intensity and ruthless attacking efficiency that cements Villarreal as title favorites while Girona plummets into a relegation crisis.
The Yellow Trident Executes with Surgical Precision
From the seventh minute, Nicolás Pépe set the tone for what became a clinical demolition. But it was Tajon Buchanan who transformed the contest into a masterpiece of lethality. The Canadian midfielder netted a hat-trick—a feat achieved by only 0.9% of La Liga scorers. Between minutes 16 and 28, Sergi Mourino assisted Buchanan's second, while Sergi Cardona provided the third. The intensity was suffocating: 19 shots for Villarreal against a paltry 5 for the visitors. This wasn't competition—it was execution.
The Balance Shattered in 12 Minutes
All balance evaporated between minutes 16 and 28 when three goals rained down. Rafa Marín added the third with an assist from Yeremy Pino, painting a nightmare scenario for Girona. Despite 53% possession, Villarreal converted dominance into five unanswered goals. Girona, mired in the relegation zone, offered zero tactical resistance. Their five total shots screamed offensive impotence at precisely the moment they needed points most.
The Stakes: Survival vs. Dynasty Building
Villarreal sits atop La Liga with 6 points from 2 matches, having conceded zero goals. Girona languishes with 0 points, 2 consecutive defeats, and a -7 goal difference. This rout transcends scorelines—it's a verdict on two clubs moving in opposite trajectories. Villarreal plays with the precision of a team that understands every tactical nuance. Girona battles mediocrity and lacks the clinical edge required for survival.
Key Questions
What made Tajon Buchanan the Man of the Match?
His hat-trick (3 goals) with a 10.0 rating. Only 0.9% of La Liga scorers achieve this rarity in a single match.
What caused this five-goal thriller?
A goal flurry: 3 strikes in 12 minutes (16-28) following overwhelming dominance—19-5 shots with 90% pass accuracy.
What does this mean for Villarreal's season?
League leaders with 6 points, zero goals conceded, and a lethal attack. Villarreal emerges as title favorites after two demolitions.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Survival Stakes High at the stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. Girona enters this fixture with their top-flight status feeling increasingly fragile against a high-flying Villarreal side.
The Setup
On August 24, 2025, the stadium hosts a match where the Stakes couldn't be more polarized. Villarreal sits comfortably in 3rd place, riding a dominant Form of five consecutive wins. Conversely, Girona finds themselves mired in 18th, desperately searching for the Balance required to stop a defensive leak that has seen them concede 26 goals this season. This is a classic encounter where a title-contending unit meets a team fighting for their life in a grueling relegation battle.
Key Battle
The individual duel between Pape Gueye and Viktor Tsygankov will be decisive. Gueye has been a titan in the home midfield, providing a shield that allows their Stars to push forward. Tsygankov, representing Girona's best hope for a creative spark, must find a way to bypass Gueye's physical presence to feed the away side's attackers. If Gueye wins this localized war, Girona's supply lines will be severed completely.
Our Prediction
The quality gap between the two squads is likely to be exposed early. Villarreal’s tactical fluidity and home advantage should see them dominate possession and territory. While Girona might show some grit, their recent defensive struggles suggest they won't withstand the pressure for 90 minutes. A disciplined 2-0 victory for Villarreal is the expected outcome, leaving the visitors further adrift in the drop zone.