Villarreal players make Champions League debuts in Dortmund match

Villarreal CF saw several debuts during their recent European fixtures. In a Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund in Germany, manager Íñigo Pérez handed debuts to defender Alex Freeman and midfielder Nathan Saliba. Saliba, a Canadian international, played 59 minutes before being substituted by Pepe, while Freeman entered the match in the second half to replace Cardona.

In the UEFA Youth League, Villarreal secured a 3-2 victory against Borussia Dortmund. The match featured a standout performance by Edu González, a highly-regarded youth player who scored the opening goal for the team. González, who recently extended his contract with the club until 2029, is noted as a key prospect within Villarreal's academy.