PSV vs Villarreal: Kick-off time, line-ups and TV guide
The PSV Villarreal pre-season club friendly kicks off at 17:00 BST on Saturday 25 July at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven. Peter Bosz’s Dutch champions start in a 4-2-3-1, while Iñigo Pérez’s Villarreal, third in La Liga last season, line up in a 4-4-2. UK fans can watch live via bet365 streaming.
Key Takeaways
- PSV host Villarreal at the Philips Stadion with a 17:00 BST kick-off on 25 July.
- Peter Bosz names a 4-2-3-1; Iñigo Pérez selects a 4-4-2 for the visitors.
- PSV begin their Eredivisie title defence at home to Fortuna Sittard on 8 August.
- Villarreal finished third in La Liga last season, with new boss Pérez tasked to sustain that form.
- UK viewers can follow the friendly on bet365 Live Sports Streaming.
When and where does PSV vs Villarreal kick off?
PSV Eindhoven entertain Spanish side Villarreal in a pre-season club friendly at the Philips Stadion in Eindhoven.
Kick-off is at 17:00 BST on Saturday 25 July. Live coverage of scores, match stats and head-to-head tabs sits on BBC Sport as the fixture unfolds.
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What are the confirmed line-ups for PSV and Villarreal?
PSV manager Peter Bosz has selected a 4-2-3-1. Goalkeeper M. Kovář starts behind Mauro Júnior, Yarek Gąsiorowski, R. Flamingo and K. Sildillia.
J. Veerman and N. Fernandez anchor midfield, with R. van Bommel, S. Mijnans, D. Man and A. Pléa completing the named starting XI.
Villarreal manager Iñigo Pérez goes with a 4-4-2. Luíz Júnior is in goal, with Sergi Cardona, Pau Navarro, W. Kambwala and S. Mouriño in defence. Alberto Moleiro, Carlos Maciá, A. Diatta and Ayoze Pérez start in midfield, while G. Mikautadze and Nizar lead the attack.
PSV substitutes listed on the team sheet include E. Bassey, J. Bawuah, A. Bouhamdi, S. Bouhoudane, S. Cornecion, C. Driouech, F. Merién, N. Olij, T. Smolenaars, G. Verhulst and J. van den Berg.
Why does this PSV Villarreal friendly matter?
The Dutch champions are favourites to retain their Eredivisie title. Their league campaign begins at home to Fortuna Sittard on 8 August, so minutes against La Liga opposition offer a timely pre-season test.
Villarreal finished third in La Liga last season. New manager Iñigo Pérez has been tasked with sustaining that success, making this Philips Stadion meeting an early look at his side’s shape.
How can UK fans watch PSV vs Villarreal live?
PSV v Villarreal is available to watch live in the UK via the bet365 Live Sports Streaming service, according to broadcast guidance for the fixture.
For rolling club-friendlies stats, line-ups and head-to-head panels, the BBC Sport live page remains the clearest free reference as the ball is kicked.