2005–06 Villarreal CF season explained

Club:Villarreal
Season:2005–06
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Fernando Roig
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Manager:Manuel Pellegrini
Stadium:El Madrigal
League:La Liga
League Result:7th
Cup1:Copa del Rey
Cup1 Result:Round of 16
Cup2:UEFA Champions League
Cup2 Result:Semi-finals
League Topscorer:Juan Román Riquelme (12)[1]
Season Topscorer:Juan Román Riquelme (12)
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Prevseason:2004–05
Nextseason:2006–07

The 2005–06 season was Villarreal Club de Fútbol's 83rd season in existence and the club's 6th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football. In addition to the domestic league, Villarreal participated in this season's editions of the Copa del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. The season covered the period from 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006.

Season summary

Villarreal reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, being knocked out by eventual runners-up Arsenal 1–0 on aggregate, with Arsenal keeper Jens Lehmann saving a last-minute Juan Román Riquelme penalty, in the second leg, that would have taken the tie to extra time in front of Villarreal's home support.

Despite Villarreal's excellent form in Europe, the continental success was not translated to the domestic stage. Villarreal finished seventh, consigning them to Intertoto Cup football.

Squad

Squad at end of season[2]

Left club during season

Competitions

La Liga

See main article: 2005–06 La Liga.

Matches

Copa del Rey

See main article: 2005–06 Copa del Rey.

Round of 16

UEFA Champions League

See main article: 2005–06 UEFA Champions League.

Knockout phase

See main article: 2005–06 UEFA Champions League knockout stage.

Semi-finals

Notes and references

References

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Squad of Villarreal 2005-06 First Division. www.bdfutbol.com.
  2. Web site: FootballSquads - Villarreal - 2005/06.