Villarreal

Club Information

Club History

Villarreal CF were founded in 1923 in a small city of just 50,000 people on Spain's eastern coast. The club rose from the lower divisions to become regular Champions League participants under the stewardship of the Roig family. Villarreal's greatest moment came in 2021 when they won the Europa League under Unai Emery, beating Manchester United on penalties in the final. Known as the "Yellow Submarine" due to their all-yellow kit, Villarreal have consistently punched above their weight in both La Liga and European competition.

Trophy Cabinet

• Europa League: 1 (2021)
• Intertoto Cup: 2

Did You Know?

• Villarreal are from a city of just 50,000 people making their European success even more remarkable
• The club won the 2021 Europa League beating Manchester United on penalties in the final
• Villarreal reached the Champions League semi-finals in 2006 and 2022
• The stadium is called Estadio de la Ceramica because the Roig family who own the club made their fortune in the ceramics industry
• The "Yellow Submarine" nickname comes from their all-yellow kit and was inspired by The Beatles song
• Santi Cazorla is one of the most beloved players in the club's history
• Villarreal have produced multiple Spanish internationals including Pau Torres and Yeremy Pino