Kick-off on January 20, 2026, at 22:00.

In Matchday 7 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League, Villarreal will face Ajax at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Despite the rich European experience of both teams, they have never previously met in official competitions. Fans will witness the first head-to-head encounter in the history of the clubs, and it is set to be decisive for their further participation in the current edition of the tournament.

Villarreal has collected only one point after six rounds, thanks to a draw against Juventus. In four matches of the league phase, it failed to score a single goal, which has almost eliminated the team’s chances of advancing to the next round. Even if it manages to earn the maximum number of points in the remaining fixtures, the Spanish club will still need slip-ups from its competitors. In its last five matches across all competitions, it has suffered three defeats, including a loss to Betis in the domestic league. The lack of goals in Europe contrasts sharply with its form in La Liga, where Marcelino’s side currently occupies third place in the standings.

Watch the match Villarreal — Ajax on 20.01.2026 live online on MEGOGO.

Ajax has conceded eighteen goals in the current Champions League season, which is the worst defensive record among all participants in the tournament. The Amsterdam club travels to Spain with three points, earned thanks to a December victory over Qarabag, 2-4. The other five matches of the league phase ended in defeats for it. The club is hoping to improve its defensive performance and pick up points away from home in order to keep its theoretical chances of continuing the fight for the trophy alive.

Watch the live broadcast of the match Villarreal — Ajax on 20.01.2026 online on MEGOGO.