The Thursday, August 20, 2026 fixture between Villarreal and at Home Arena in Germany is generating significant buzz among Champions League UEFA. Outrights followers. Kick-off: 21:00. Referee: Benjamin Cortus. Weather: Mild conditions, 17°C. Both sides have fitness worries, with Fischer and Meier facing late checks. Historical meetings reveal an intriguing pattern: 0 - 0 Villarreal (2021). 0 - 1 Villarreal (2021). 0 - 0 Villarreal (2021). 0 - 0 Villarreal (2023). 3 - 2 Villarreal (2023). Expected result: 0:0.