Match Summary
Napoli defeated Villarreal 2:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2011. Goals were scored by M. Hamsík 14′, E. Cavani 17′ (pen.). Napoli made 3 substitutions, Villarreal made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Napoli and Villarreal — 2 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: E. Lavezzi
Penalty · assist: E. Lavezzi
Lineups
Napoli lined up in a — formation, while Villarreal deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Napoli field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Villarreal's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Napoli have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Villarreal show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Napoli vs Villarreal Head to Head Results
Napoli and Villarreal have met 4 times — Napoli won 1, Villarreal won 2, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2011. Villarreal leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 4 meetings. A combined 10 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.50 per match (5 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 1 games (25%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Villarreal are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–3 in 2022.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (4)
API data: 23 Apr 2026