{"id":606593,"date":"2025-10-04T20:48:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T18:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/polemica-derrota-en-el-bernabeu-3-1\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T16:31:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T14:31:01","slug":"polemica-derrota-en-el-bernabeu-3-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villarrealcf.es\/en\/polemica-derrota-en-el-bernabeu-3-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Controversial defeat at the Bernab\u00e9u (3-1)"},"content":{"protected":false,"blocks":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in a match inevitably defined by the referee\u2019s decisions. Cuadra Fern\u00e1ndez awarded a controversial penalty to the home side and sent off Mouri\u00f1o a quarter of an hour from the end after a second yellow card for a foul near the touchline. The Yellows\u2019 goal was scored by Mikautadze."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino made four changes to the side that faced Juventus last Wednesday in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League Group Phase."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. The plan was to stay solid defensively and use their pace up front to cause danger on the counter."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Real Madrid had a chance to take the lead in the 21st minute, but Renato Veiga made a crucial intervention, blocking Mastantuono\u2019s shot with his knee. It was the hosts\u2019 best opportunity of the half."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes before the break came a golden chance for Villarreal. Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. A harsh punishment."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid made it 3-1 through Mbapp\u00e9, who finished off a pass from Brahim."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal\u2019s next match will be against Real Betis at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday 18th October. Another big challenge awaits. Let\u2019s go, Yellows!"}],"structured":{"summary":{"text":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions Villarreal were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in a match inevitably defined by the referee\u2019s decisions. Cuadra Fern\u00e1ndez awarded a controversial penalty to the home side and sent off Mouri\u00f1o a quarter of an hour from the end after a second yellow card for a foul near the touchline. The Yellows\u2019 goal was scored by Mikautadze. Marcelino made four changes to the side that faced Juventus last Wednesday in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League Group Phase. The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. The plan was to stay solid defensively and use their pace up front to cause danger on the counter. Real Madrid had a chance to take the lead in the 21st minute, but Renato Veiga made a crucial intervention, blocking Mastantuono\u2019s shot with his knee. It was the hosts\u2019 best opportunity of the half. Five minutes before the break came a golden chance for Villarreal. Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois. At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third. Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46). Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range. The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it. Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal. Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. A harsh punishment. With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid made it 3-1 through Mbapp\u00e9, who finished off a pass from Brahim. Villarreal\u2019s next match will be against Real Betis at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday 18th October. Another big challenge awaits. 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The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. The plan was to stay solid defensively and use their pace up front to cause danger on the counter. Real Madrid had a chance to take the lead in the 21st minute, but Renato Veiga made a crucial intervention, blocking Mastantuono\u2019s shot with his knee. It was the hosts\u2019 best opportunity of the half. Five minutes before the break came a golden chance for Villarreal. Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois. At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third. Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46). Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range. The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it. Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal. Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. A harsh punishment. With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid made it 3-1 through Mbapp\u00e9, who finished off a pass from Brahim. Villarreal\u2019s next match will be against Real Betis at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday 18th October. Another big challenge awaits. Let\u2019s go, Yellows!","headings":[{"type":"heading","level":2,"text":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions"}],"texts":[{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in a match inevitably defined by the referee\u2019s decisions. Cuadra Fern\u00e1ndez awarded a controversial penalty to the home side and sent off Mouri\u00f1o a quarter of an hour from the end after a second yellow card for a foul near the touchline. The Yellows\u2019 goal was scored by Mikautadze."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino made four changes to the side that faced Juventus last Wednesday in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League Group Phase."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. 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Real misfortune (1-0, m.46)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. 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Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. 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Let\u2019s go, Yellows!"}]}],"hero":{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions","text":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions Villarreal were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in a match inevitably defined by the referee\u2019s decisions. Cuadra Fern\u00e1ndez awarded a controversial penalty to the home side and sent off Mouri\u00f1o a quarter of an hour from the end after a second yellow card for a foul near the touchline. The Yellows\u2019 goal was scored by Mikautadze. Marcelino made four changes to the side that faced Juventus last Wednesday in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League Group Phase. The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. The plan was to stay solid defensively and use their pace up front to cause danger on the counter. 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The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it. Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal. Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. A harsh punishment. With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid made it 3-1 through Mbapp\u00e9, who finished off a pass from Brahim. Villarreal\u2019s next match will be against Real Betis at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday 18th October. Another big challenge awaits. 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Real misfortune (1-0, m.46)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. 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Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46)."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range."},{"type":"paragraph","text":"The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. 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Let\u2019s go, Yellows!"}]}},"sections":[{"id":"section-1","title":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions","text":"Villarreal fall to Real Madrid in a match marked by refereeing decisions Villarreal were beaten 3-1 by Real Madrid in a match inevitably defined by the referee\u2019s decisions. Cuadra Fern\u00e1ndez awarded a controversial penalty to the home side and sent off Mouri\u00f1o a quarter of an hour from the end after a second yellow card for a foul near the touchline. The Yellows\u2019 goal was scored by Mikautadze. Marcelino made four changes to the side that faced Juventus last Wednesday in the second matchday of the UEFA Champions League Group Phase. The Yellows were well organised and managed to contain Madrid\u2019s attacking threat in the first half. The plan was to stay solid defensively and use their pace up front to cause danger on the counter. Real Madrid had a chance to take the lead in the 21st minute, but Renato Veiga made a crucial intervention, blocking Mastantuono\u2019s shot with his knee. It was the hosts\u2019 best opportunity of the half. Five minutes before the break came a golden chance for Villarreal. Alberto Moleiro threaded a superb pass through for Tani Oluwaseyi, who sprinted clear of the centre-backs and forced a miraculous save from Courtois. At half-time, Marcelino made two attacking changes, bringing on Mikautadze and Pepe to add more bite in the final third. Real Madrid took the lead just seconds into the second half. Vinicius\u2019s shot deflected slightly off Comesa\u00f1a and ended up in the back of the net. Real misfortune (1-0, m.46). Villarreal reacted immediately and almost equalised moments later. Pepe broke free down the right, reached the byline and crossed low, but neither Mikautadze nor Oluwaseyi managed to turn it in from point-blank range. The hosts extended their lead in controversial fashion. The referee awarded a penalty for an alleged foul by Rafa Mar\u00edn on Vinicius. The Brazilian forward converted the spot-kick himself amid strong protests from the Yellows (2-0, m.67). Arnau Tenas was close to saving it. Five minutes later, the Submarine pulled one back. Mikautadze received the ball on the edge of the box and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike into the corner of Courtois\u2019s net (2-1, m.72). A stunning goal. Marcelino\u2019s men were then reduced to ten players when Mouri\u00f1o received a second yellow card for a foul on Vinicius. A harsh punishment. With the numerical advantage, Real Madrid made it 3-1 through Mbapp\u00e9, who finished off a pass from Brahim. Villarreal\u2019s next match will be against Real Betis at the Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday 18th October. Another big challenge awaits. 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