A sluggish second half from Setién’s side left Anderlecht chasing parity and kept the tie wide open heading into the second leg.
Draw in Brussels between Anderlecht and Villarreal. The Villarreal side showed its smart, two way approach throughout the first half but lost control after the break and could not regain momentum in the opening leg of this Conference League matchup. Quique Setién’s team appeared to lack the necessary intensity and rhythm for long periods after the interval.
Anderlecht found themselves behind on the scoreboard after 30 minutes when Trigueros unleashed a well-placed strike, yet they managed to respond and post a credible result given the strengths of the two sides. Dreyer levelled the score in the 57th minute, but the scoring did not maintain a fast rhythm for the rest of the evening.
ALL THE DETAILS OF ANDERLECHT VS. VILLARREAL OF THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE ARE HERE
A draw in a night that showcased two distinct halves, played at the La Cerámica stadium on Thursday, March 16, underlines the balance of the tie as the return leg approaches.
VIDEOS AND NEWS FROM ANDERLECHT VS. VILLARREAL OF THE CONFERENCE LEAGUE
57′ DREYERS GOOOAL! ANDERLECHT 1-1 VILLARREAL. A long range effort from Dreyer found its way into the net after bouncing awkwardly in flight, leaving Reina with little chance. The equaliser changed the tone of the match and energized the Belgian side.
30′ VILLARREAL TAKE THE LEAD! A counter attack launched by Baena, with Chukwueze involved, exposed Anderlecht’s defense. The combination culminated in a precise finish from Trigueros as Villarreal took a 0-1 lead.
28′ MANU TRIGUERO S CORNERSTONE GOAL! Anderlecht 0-1 Villarreal. A swift counter from the visitors ended with a volley from Trigueros after finding space near the box, giving Villarreal a deserved advantage on the night.
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