Villarreal Club de Fútbol

Villarreal Club de Fútbol, S.A.D. is a professional football club from Villarreal, located in the Castellón province of eastern Spain. The club was founded in 1923 and spent most of its history in the lower divisions of Spanish football. However, in 1998, they began playing in La Liga, the top flight of Spanish football. In the 21st century, Villarreal improved their performance in the league and gained some stability, although they suffered relegation in 2012. They bounced back the next year and have remained in the top division ever since. 2005, the club appeared in the UEFA Champions League, reaching the semi-finals in 2006 and 2022. During this time, Villarreal also participated in the UEFA Europa League, winning the competition in 2021 by defeating Manchester United in the final. This victory marked the club's first major trophy.