The Key Numbers: Villarreal-Paris

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History, stakes, and keys to the match! Check out the key numbers ahead of kick-off in the UEFA Champions League group stage Matchday 4 fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Villarreal CF, this Tuesday 3rd November at 9pm at the Estadio de la Cerámica.

There have been no official matches between the two teams, but there was one friendly: on 27th February 2001, Paris Saint-Germain beat the Spanish club 2–1 thanks to a brace from Enrique De Lucas.

Seven players have worn the colours of both teams: Alphonse Areola, Serge Aurier, Juan Bernat, Gonçalo Guedes, Giovani Lo Celso, Juan Pablo Sorin and Arnau Tenas.

Luis Enrique’s men are currently on a nine-game winning streak, which is their best run of competitive victories since the 2024–2025 season, when they recorded 10 straight wins.

Paris Saint-Germain are unbeaten in European competitions since 28th January 2026, a run of 14 matches (Newcastle 1–1 on 28th January 2026, Monaco 3–2 on 17th February 2026 and 2–2 on 25th February 2026, Chelsea 5–2 on 11th March 2026 and 3–0 on 17th March 2026, Liverpool 2–0 on 8th April 2026 and 2–0 on 14th February 2026, Bayern Munich 5–4 on 28th April 2026 and 1–1 on 6th May 2026, Arsenal 1–1 a.e.t. 4–3 on penalties on 30th May 2026 in the UEFA Champions League, Aston Villa 2–1 on 12th August 2026 in the UEFA Super Cup, Bratislava 6–1 on 9th September 2026, Manchester City 4–2 on 14th October 2026 and Barcelona 4–2 on 20th October 2026 in the UEFA Champions League).

Pacho could make his 40th European appearance for Paris (37 matches in the UEFA Champions League, 2 matches in the UEFA Super Cup).

Paris have played 48 competitive matches against Spanish clubs throughout their history, against FC Barcelona (17), Real Madrid (14), Deportivo de La Coruña (4), Sevilla FC (2), Athletic Club (3), Valencia (2), Real Sociedad (2), Atlético de Madrid (2), Santander (1) and Girona (1). The record stands at 23 wins, 10 draws and 15 defeats.

Luis Enrique could take charge of his 50th UEFA Champions League match with Paris Saint-Germain, becoming the first manager to reach this symbolic milestone with a French club.

Villarreal are set to become Paris Saint-Germain’s 60th opponent in the UEFA Champions League. The Spanish club succeed Slovan Bratislava.

Vitinha could make his 60th European appearance for Paris (57 matches in the UEFA Champions League, 2 matches in the UEFA Super Cup).

Villarreal will become the 98th team that Paris Saint-Germain have faced in European competitions.

193

Paris are set to play their 193rd UEFA Champions League match (formerly the European Champion Clubs’ Cup) against Villarreal; their record stands at 106 wins, 35 draws and 51 defeats.

231

Villarreal are set to become Paris Saint-Germain’s 231st opponent in competitive matches since 1970.

314

Paris Saint-Germain have played 314 European matches, with a record of 169 wins, 68 draws and 77 defeats.

Michel Kollarmichelkollar

The Key Numbers: Villarreal-Paris

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