The Conference League campaign has seen the group winners advance directly into the round of 16, a clear consequence of a dominant group phase that left little doubt about their position. Villarreal did not take part in what UEFA calls the knockout round before the round of 16. Castellón is already positioned for the next stage thanks to a strong performance in the group, earning them direct entry into the latter phase.
Under the guidance of Quique Setien, Villarreal led their group and secured passage to the top 16 of this third tier European competition. The Yellow Submarine did not need to spend the last moments in a draw and will wait for the February draw to learn who their opponent will be, a team that will emerge from the winners of the elimination matches. This phase, in which Villarreal previously enjoyed a bye, features the second teams meeting the third-placed sides from the Europa Conference League group phase.
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