US EditionArsenal vs. Villarreal Score, Result, Highlights as Gunners Punished on Counter-Attacks in Friendly Defeat
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, AUG 6 – Max Dowman, 15, made a notable home debut despite Arsenal's 3-2 loss and penalty shootout defeat to Villarreal in a match highlighting defensive lapses, officials said.
- Arsenal lost 3-2 to Villarreal in a friendly match at the Emirates Stadium on August 6, 2025, with Viktor Gyokeres making his first start for the club.
- The defeat followed Arsenal’s high defensive line and vulnerability to Villarreal's counter-attacks, which exploited poor defensive moments despite Arsenal's dominance.
- Christian Norgaard scored his first Arsenal goal from a set-piece header before half-time, and Martin Odegaard added a penalty in the 76th minute, but Arnaut Danjuma’s second-half strike secured Villarreal’s lead.
- Villarreal won a penalty shootout 4-3 after the 90 minutes, with Arsenal’s attempts by Madueke and Gabriel saved by Villarreal’s goalkeeper Conde, extending Arsenal's preseason losses.
- Arsenal will face Athletic Club next at home before starting their Premier League season against Manchester United, while manager Mikel Arteta remains optimistic about the squad’s progress.
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