Manager Manuel Pellegrini La Liga 7th Copa del Rey Round of 16 | Stadium El Madrigal Champions League Semi-finals | |
Top goalscorer Juan Román Riquelme (12) | ||
During the 2005–06 Spanish football season, Villarreal CF competed in La Liga.
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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 seasonNote: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Left club during season
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Quarter-finals
Internazionale 2–2 Villarreal on aggregate. Villarreal won on away goals.
Semi-finals
Arsenal won 1–0 on aggregate.