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Comesaña and Buchanan led Villarreal’s report card with eights in the Dortmund clash, as El Periódico Mediterráneo invites readers to pick the standout performer.

Mikautadze spurned a clear opening on 14 minutes before the visitors fell behind. Mouriño then levelled it at 1-1 with a superb strike, later conceding a soft penalty. Oluwaseyi headed a big chance wide on 58 minutes.

Gulácsi earned a seven after an assured debut, strong in the air and tidy with his feet, making three fine saves. Pau Navarro took a six, solid aerially and composed in build-up, though he was involved in one concession. Renato Veiga also received a six, anticipatory and comfortable on the ball across a serious display.

Comesaña’s eight reflected ball recoveries, calm distribution and repeated threat arriving from midfield. Nathan Saliba impressed for a seven, finding pockets and threading passes with regularity. Buchanan matched the top mark, the most incisive in one-on-ones, creating chances and testing the keeper.

Sergi Cardona was given a six after a booking and was withdrawn at half-time. Pape Gueye took a five, industrious without the ball but prone to errors. Oluwaseyi earned a six for movement and endeavour despite wayward finishing, while Gerard’s six recognised his leadership late on and a created opening for Renato Veiga.

From the bench, Freeman scored five, steady while covering left-back on his weaker side. Moleiro also took five, intermittent between the lines. Diatta was marked four after struggling to impose himself in midfield.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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