It's just four months on from these sides' meeting in the Europa League final, which finished 1-1, with Villarreal triumphing 11-10 on penalties to lift the trophy. United started their Champions League campaign with a shock 2-1 defeat to Young Boys, and have won just one of their three games since, losing the last two outings 1-0. Villarreal, on the other hand, drew 2-2 with Atalanta last time out in the competition and remain unbeaten this season. They've won just once in all competitions though (4-1 v Elche), drawing the other seven.
Manchester United v Villarreal Live Commentary, Sep 29, 2021
