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3 clusters · 24 sources · 3 days · First seen 5 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Categories: SPORTS

Villarreal's 2026 Como Cup campaign

Entities: Villarreal CF · Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia · Como 1907 · Como Cup · Lucas Da Cunha

Overview

Villarreal CF began its 2026 Como Cup campaign with a 3‑0 victory over Saudi second‑division side Al‑Ula, with Ayoze Pérez netting twice and Sergi Cardona adding the third, putting the Spanish side atop its group.

In the semifinals, Villarreal faced hosts Como 1907. After a 1‑1 draw in regular time, the tie went to penalties. Gerard Moreno scored for Villarreal, while Como’s Lucas Da Cunha missed his spot‑kick. Goalkeeper Luiz Junior made the decisive save, sending Villarreal to the final against French club RC Lens.

The final will be played on 1 August 2026 at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in Como, Italy. The match will be broadcast free of charge in Spain on Teledeporte and in France on Ligue 1+. It serves as the last pre‑season preparation for both clubs before their domestic campaigns, with Villarreal set to start La Liga on 16 August and Lens to resume Ligue 1 shortly thereafter.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 3 SOURCES] Villarreal defeated Como in a penalty shootout to reach the Como Cup final.
[● 3 SOURCES] The match ended 1-1 after regular time.
[● 3 SOURCES] The semifinal was part of the 2026 Como Cup tournament.
[● 2 SOURCES] Luiz Junior saved the decisive penalty for Villarreal.
[● 2 SOURCES] Gerard Moreno scored for Villarreal during regular time.
[● 2 SOURCES] Villarreal will face Lens in the Como Cup final.
[● 2 SOURCES] The match was played at Como's home venue.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lucas Da Cunha missed a penalty kick for Como.

Timeline

2 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Villarreal CF and RC Lens set for Como Cup final in Italy
Villarreal CF and RC Lens will meet in the Como Cup final on 1 Aug 2026 in Como, Italy, broadcast free in Spain and France as a pre‑season friendly.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 9 sources
Villarreal secures Como Cup final spot after penalty shootout win
Villarreal beat Como on penalties to reach the Como Cup final, where they will meet Lens.
5 days ago

[SPORTS] 7 sources
Villarreal defeats Al-Ula 3-0 in Como Cup opener
Villarreal beat Al‑Ula 3‑0 in the Como Cup opener, with two goals by Ayoze Pérez and one by Sergi Cardona.

Sources

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