Overview

• The match kicks off Wednesday, October 1, at Estadio de la Cerámica with Romanian official István Kovács appointed to referee.
• Villarreal are looking to rebound from their opening loss to Tottenham and, with a victory, could reach nine straight home wins, surpassing the eight recorded in 2014–15 according to local reporting.
• Juventus arrive after a 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund, showing strong scoring form this season but a defense that has conceded frequently.
• Broadcasts are scheduled on Movistar Liga de Campeones in Spain, HBO Max in Mexico, and Paramount+ in the United States.
• Outlets published probable lineups for both teams ahead of kickoff, with Dusan Vlahovic listed among Juventus’ attacking options.