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2021/22 UEFA Champions League
Round of 16 - First-Leg
Villarreal CF v Juventus FC
Estadio de la Cerámica
Villarreal, Spain
Tuesday, 22 February 2022
Kick-Off 22h00
Villarreal CF will lock horns with Juventus in a
UEFA Champions League Group Round of 16 first-leg match on February 22.
The Spanish side booked their spot in the knockout phase after finishing second in Group F behind Manchester United of England.
Villarreal claimed a 2-1 win over Italian side Atalanta in their last Group F game and the win saw Yellow Submarine return to winning ways after United had ended their two-unbeaten run in the competition.
The defeat to United ended the Yellow Submarine's two-match unbeaten run at home in the competition having recorded one win and one draw.
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“It’s not normal to change opponents after three hours, but it can happen. In our case, however, nothing changes,” Villarreal manager Unai Emery said after the Round of 16 draw.
“[Manchester] City were a very difficult opponent, as will Juventus. Different, but just as difficult. I can’t understand why someone says we got a better draw.
"They are two great teams, two of the favorites to win it. I consider both teams on the same level as they have many qualities and top players," he continued.
“Again, I don’t understand why they said Juventus are easier. I don’t see it that way."
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Meanwhile, Juventus eased into the knockout phase after finishing at the top of Group H ahead of Chelsea of England.
The Italian giants secured a 1-0 win over Swedish giants in their last Group H game and it was Old Lady's second win in their last three matches in the competition, while the other game ended in a defeat.
Juventus lost to Chelsea in their last away game and the defeat ended their two-match unbeaten run on the road.
This will be the first-ever competitive meeting between Villarreal and Juventus.
Head-to-Head stats (UEFA Champions League)
Matches - 0
Villarreal - 0
Juventus - 0
Draws - 0
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