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Following the PSV FAN Day, it was time for football at the Philips Stadium again after two months. PSV faced off against Spain’s Villarreal CF in a friendly match. Despite a strong start, Peter Bosz ’s team fell short, losing 3-1 to the Spaniards. First Half The familiar face is back in Eindhoven after two months. The first shot on goal comes from Alassane Pléa, after Sven Mijnans skillfully beats his direct opponent. Not long after, Dennis Man launches a lightning-fast run down the right flank. He dribbles past the entire Spanish defense but is unable to cap off his run with a goal. On the other end, Yarek Gąsiorowski makes a crucial play as Villarreal breaks through dangerously via Mikautadze. The defender makes a good intervention. Ayoze Pérez also comes close to scoring the opening goal, but slides just past the ball. Moments later, Mikautadze tries again, this time with a backheel, but Kovář makes the save. The biggest chance of the first half falls to the Spaniards. Mikautadze appears in front of the goal once again, but his chip goes just wide of Kovář’s goal. In the closing minutes, PSV makes its presence felt once more. The biggest chance for Peter Bosz ’s team comes from a cross by Van Bommel, after which Pléa gets a foot on the ball but just misses the net. Just before halftime, Dennis Man gets another header opportunity, but the Spanish goalkeeper tips the ball away with his fingertips to prevent the opening goal. As a result, both teams head into the locker rooms with the score tied 0-0 at halftime. Second Half Ruben van Bommel stays in the locker room after halftime, making way for Amir Bouhamdi. The first chance of the second half goes to Villarreal, but Kovář makes a fine save on the Spaniards’ shot. At the other end, Bouhamdi comes close to opening the scoring after good setup work by Mauro Júnior, but his shot lacks power. Moments later, the PSV goalkeeper is called into action again and makes a brilliant save to prevent a goal by Georges Mikautadze. After 65 minutes, the visitors finally score. Mikautadze breaks free from the PSV defense and slots home the 0-1. Not long after, Cheikh Tidiane Thiam doubles Villarreal’s lead following a fine individual effort. Peter Bosz ’s team quickly responds through their brand-new captain, Mauro Júnior : after a mistake by the Spanish goalkeeper and a shot by Sven Mijnans, the ball lands at the Brazilian’s feet, and he scores the goal to close the gap (1-2). However, PSV couldn’t enjoy that for long, as Pau Cabanes quickly restored the margin, making it 1-3 on the scoreboard. In the closing stages, Peter Bosz brought many young players and fresh energy onto the field. Shuryjano Cornecion came close to scoring, but his attempt flew just wide of the goal. Thus, the friendly match against Villarreal CF at the Philips Stadium ended in a 1-3 loss for PSV. Score progression 67' Mikautadze 0-1 72' Cheikh Tidiane Thiam 0-2 75' Mauro Júnior 2-1 76' Cabanes 3-1 Lineup , Kovář, Yarek, Flamingo, Van Bommel (Bouhamdi 46'), Pléa (Bawuah 75'), Mauro Júnior (Cornecion 75'), Mijnans, Veerman, Sildillia, Man (Driouech 75'), Fernandez