Villarreal triumph in Turin and qualify for quarter finals

Villarreal CF who are last seasons Europa League champions, won the round of 16 tie against Juventus FC at the Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Villarreal CF managed to earn a 1-1 draw at Estadio De La Ceramica thanks to a goal from Dani Parejo.

Juventus who were the favourites to win this tie scored within 32 seconds as debutant Dusan Vlahovic gave Juventus the lead. But Dani Parejo brought Villarreal back on level terms.

With the tie still in the balance, it was to be a crucial encounter when the two teams met in Turin.

Stakes were high and plan was simple – winner goes through to the quarter finals.

Juventus started off on the front foot as one would have expected but were unable to find a way past Geronimo Rulli.

In the second half, Villarreal showed more intent. Substitute Francis Coquelin was tripped by Daniele Rugani in the box.

VAR asked the referee to look at the pitchside monitor and subsequently he gave a penalty to Villarreal.

Gerard Moreno who had just been subbed on took the onus upon him and scored to put Villarreal a goal up with only 15 minutes remaining.

10 minutes later Pau Torres put the tie to bed as side footed the ball into the net after a lay off from Serge Aurier.

In the dying stages of the match, Villarreal find them 3 vs 2 in the Juventus half and they capitalize on it as they earn a penalty at the expense of Matthijs De Ligt.

Arnaut Danjuma stepped up and scored to put Villarreal 3 up in Turin.

A historic night for the Spanish Club as they knocked out the Italian giants on their own turf.

Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli was adjudged to be the Man of the Match for his heroics.

Villarreal will find out their Quarter Final opponents on Friday when the UCL draw takes place.