Villarreal open at Dortmund as PSG date set for La Cerámica | OneFootball

Villarreal will open their Champions League league phase at Borussia Dortmund, then face Napoli, Liverpool and PSG. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, fixtures and kick-off times are confirmed, with a later run against Slavia Prague, Sabah, Fenerbahçe and Manchester United.

After hosting Depor on Saturday at 21:00, Iñigo Pérez’s side have only two days’ rest before Tuesday 8 September at Signal Iduna Park. The Submarino seek payback for last season’s 4-0 there, with the trip overlapping Vila-real’s festivities and limiting planning.

Their home bow is Napoli on Tuesday 13 October at 21:00 at La Cerámica, with former yellows Rafa Marín and Zambo Anguissa returning. Last season’s home opener was also Italian, Juventus.

Matchday three takes Villarreal to Anfield on Tuesday 20 October at 21:00, seven days after hosting Napoli. It also sets up Iñigo Pérez against Andoni Iraola.

PSG, coached by Luis Enrique and reigning double champions, visit on Tuesday 3 November at 21:00, rounding off a punishing opening sequence.

The schedule eases on Wednesday 25 November at 21:00 away to Slavia Prague, a tie Villarreal could reach needing points. Sabah FK then visit on Tuesday 8 December at 18:45.

Into 2027, Fenerbahçe await in Istanbul on Wednesday 20 January at 21:00 in Türkiye. The phase ends at La Cerámica against Manchester United on Wednesday 27 January at 21:00, perhaps with everything on the line and echoes of the 2021 Europa League final.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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