Villarreal CF

1) Club Overview

Villarreal Club de Fútbol, commonly known as Villarreal CF, is a Spanish professional football club based in Villarreal, Castellón province, eastern Spain. Founded in 1923, the club spent much of its history in the lower divisions before making its La Liga debut in 1998. In the 21st century, Villarreal gained league stability, rebounding from relegation in 2012 and remaining in the top division since. The club is nicknamed “El Submarí Groguet” or “El Submarino Amarillo” (Yellow Submarine) due to its yellow home kit. Despite being a low-profile team compared to giants like Real Madrid and Barcelona, Villarreal has made its mark in European competitions.

2) Name, Nickname, Slogan & Home Ground

• Name: Villarreal Club de Fútbol
• Nickname: El Submarino Amarillo (The Yellow Submarine)
• Slogan: N/A
• Home Ground: Estadio de la Cerámica (Capacity: 23,008)

3) History

Villarreal CF was founded in 1923 with the goal of promoting sports, especially football. The club entered regional competitions and gradually climbed the Spanish football pyramid. Their best result came in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and 2022. In 2021, they clinched their first major trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League, defeating Manchester United in the final.

4) Achievements

• UEFA Europa League Titles: One (2021)
• Domestic Honors: Consistent top-flight presence in La Liga

5) Biggest Rivalry/Derby

Villarreal’s intense rivalry lies with regional clubs, including Valencia CF.

6) Biggest Wins

• Notable home victories include 5–0 wins against Salamanca, Celta Vigo, and Tenerife.

7) Biggest Loss

• Villarreal faced an 8-goal thriller, losing 3–5 to Barcelona in La Liga ¹.

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