Santiago Mourino (L) of Villarreal vies with Mika Godts of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Ajax at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real, Spain, Jan. 20, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Santi Comesana (R) of Villarreal vies with Davy Klaassen of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Ajax at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real, Spain, Jan. 20, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Sergi Cardona (L) of Villarreal vies with Anton Gaaei of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Ajax at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real, Spain, Jan. 20, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Alberto Moleiro (L) of Villarreal vies with Youri Regeer of Ajax during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Ajax at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real, Spain, Jan. 20, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)

Players of Ajax celebrate a goal during the UEFA Champions League match between Villarreal and Ajax at La Ceramica Stadium in Vila-real, Spain, Jan. 20, 2026. (Str/Xinhua)