Villarreal produced an impressive comeback to defeat Napoli 3–1 in the UEFA Champions League on October 13, 2026, securing a memorable victory in front of their home supporters.
Napoli started strongly, with Amir Rrahmani opening the scoring in the eighth minute. However, Villarreal responded brilliantly, with Georges Mikautadze equalising in the 23rd minute before Santiago Mouriño put the hosts ahead just three minutes later.
Napoli struggled to regain control as Villarreal defended their advantage and continued to threaten on the counterattack. Tani Oluwaseyi eventually sealed the victory in the 86th minute, completing an impressive performance from the Spanish side.
The result gives Villarreal a valuable boost in their Champions League campaign, while Napoli will need to address their defensive mistakes after allowing their early lead to slip away.
Full-time: Villarreal 3–1 Napoli
Can Villarreal build on this victory, or will Napoli bounce back in their next European fixture?