A deserved point against Atlético de Madrid (2-2)
A deserved point against Atlético de Madrid (2-2)

The goals from Sheila Guijarro and Estefa Lima give Sara Monforte’s side wings

Villarreal Women earned a hard-fought draw against Atlético de Madrid, who are currently in fourth place in the Finetwork Liga F, to get their momentum going ahead of the league break. Sheila Guijarro scored the first goal from the penalty spot and Estefa Lima equalised in the closing stages. 

Villarreal Women were aware of the difficulty of the game. This time around, coached by Sergi Campos, the home side put in a solid defensive line to counteract the Madrid side’s attacking potential. The home side started by threatening in the third minute with a counter attack on the right flank, but Eva Navarro’s shot went wide. However, she did not spare the second chance she had. Directly from a corner kick, the Atlético de Madrid player scored the opener (1-0).

The Yellows continued to fight tooth and nail and were rewarded just five minutes later. On a counter-attack, Moraza brought down Belén Martínez inside the box and Sheila equalised from the penalty spot (1-1) to take the game into the break.

In the second half, the introduction of players such as Fatou Kanteh, Estefa Lima and Tere Morató tried to give Villarreal a more aggressive attacking edge. The game became more difficult in the 56th minute when, once again, Eva Navarro took advantage of a through ball from Shei to once again score past Carmen Carbonell. The Yellows never gave up and, when everything seemed to indicate that the score was not going to change, Estefa Lima unleashed the euphoria of Monforte’s side. A first-time shot that hit the post surprised the crowd at the Centro Deportivo Wanda and, from the rebound, she scored the equaliser in the 87th minute (2-2).

In the second half, the introduction of players such as Fatou Kanteh, Estefa Lima and Tere Morató tried to give Villarreal a more aggressive attacking edge. The game became more difficult in the 56th minute when, once again, Eva Navarro took advantage of a through ball from Shei to once again score past Carmen Carbonell. The Yellows never gave up and, when everything seemed to indicate that the score was not going to change, Estefa Lima unleashed the euphoria of Monforte’s side. A first-time shot that hit the post surprised the crowd at the Centro Deportivo Wanda and, from the rebound, she scored the equaliser in the 87th minute (2-2).

Next up for Villarreal Women is a game against Valencia CF at the Estadio Antonio Puchades on Tuesday 24th January at 9pm. The match corresponds to Gameweek 16 of the 2022/23 Finetwork Liga F season.

Lineups:

Atlético de Madrid: L. Gallardo; Medina, Xènia, Menayo (m. 70, Moraza), Lundkvist (m. 92, Lucía Moral); Eva Navarro (m. 70, Stasková), S. Majarín, Banini (m. 80, Van Dongen), Shei; Ajibade, Cardona (m. 80, Virginia). 

Villarreal Women: C. Carbonell; Albeta, Giménez, I. Miguélez, Nerea; M. Llompart (m. 62, Estefa), Soldevila, Ainoa, Claudia I.; Sheila (m. 92, Cienfu), Belén (m. 62, Tere). 

Goals: 1-0. Min. 20: Eva Navarro. 1-1. Min. 25: Sheila (p). 2-1. Min. 56: Eva Navarro. 2-2. Min: 87: Estefa. 

Referee: Olatz Rivera. Booked: Xènia, Menayo (Atlético de Madrid); Sent off: I. Miguélez (Min: 90+2, Villarreal Women).

Matchday information: Match corresponding to Gameweek 15 of the 2022/23 Finetwork Liga F season between Atlético de Madrid and Villarreal Women, at the Centrio Deportivo Wanda in Alcalá de Henares.

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A special pack including Inmersión Villarreal (museum & tour) and a set menu at Corner Sports Bar del Poble

Includes:

  • Ticket for Inmersión Villarreal (museum & tour)
  • Set menu at Corner Sports Bar and a choice between pizza and a drink or burger with chips and a drink

Price:

  • €19.95 – season-ticket holders and ‘Soc Groguet’ fan-card holders
  • €24.95 – general ticket

Villarreal CF’s interactive Museum & Tour experience. You can visit the Submarine’s immersive museum and complete a guided tour of the Estadio de la Cerámica.

  • Visit to Villarreal CF’s museum
  • Guided tour of the Estadio de la Cerámica
  • Estimated duration: 1 hour and 45 minutes
  • Languages: Spanish, Valencian and English
  • Opening times: Thursday afternoons, Friday afternoons, Saturday mornings and afternoons and Sunday mornings

Price:

€15 – general ticket

€12 – season-ticket holders and ‘Soc Groguet’ fan-card holders

€12 – children aged six to 12

€8 – season-ticket holders and ‘Soc Groguet’ fan-card holders aged six to 12

Young children can celebrate their birthday at the Estadio de la Cerámica crèche. The activity is recommended for under-8s.

It includes:

  • Celebration that lasts three hours with a snack and a visit to Inmersión Villarreal (museum & tour)
  • Sandwiches, croissants, pastries, with crisps, drinks and cakes
  • A bag of sweets for each guest
  • Inflatables, trampolines, facepainting
  • Supervision from monitors
  • Mini football match, with goals, in an equipped room

Price:

€27 per guest

Celebrate your birthday at the Estadio de la Cerámica enjoying Inmersión Villarreal and Corner Sports Bar!

  • Visit to Inmersión Villarreal (museum and tour)
  • Set menu at Corner Sports Bar (either burger, hot dog or nuggets + chips + drink)
  • A bag of sweets for each guest
  • A Villarreal CF ball for the birthday boy or girl
  • Personalised Villarreal CF cake
  • Includes entrance to the Inmersión Villarreal experience for two adults who will accompany the group

PRICE

29.95 per guest

Extras

  • Signed shirt by Villarreal CF players: +€99.95
  • Gift bag for each guest (bag, book, pen and Villarreal CF bracelet): +€5.95 per guest

Participants will be able to visit an exclusive area where Villarreal CF players leave the stadium on matchday and ask them for autographs and photographs.

Price

€75 per person

An experience matchday experience that includes:

  • A ticket for Inmersión Villarreal (museum only)
  • Watching the team arrive from inside the stadium
  • A visit to the VIP box and press room
  • Watch the warm-up from pitchside
  • Exclusive Meet & Groc with the players after the match
  • Official Villarreal CF scarf

*Maximum 10 spots per match

Price

€175 per person (match ticket not included)

€275 per person with Super Tribuna ticket