Villarreal Colors, Facts and History
Villarreal's home is Estadio de la Cerámica, a 23,008-capacity stadium in their hometown in Castellón province, eastern Spain.
- League
- La Liga
- City
- Villarreal
- Home
- Estadio de la Cerámica (23,008 seats)
- Founded
- 1923
- Manager
- Iñigo Pérez (Oct 2026)
Villarreal history
Founded in 1923, Villarreal spent most of its existence outside the top tier and only reached La Liga in 1998. The club suffered relegation in 2012 but came straight back the next year and has stayed in the top division since. It is often cited as proof that a small club can succeed.
Villarreal's first Champions League appearance came in 2005, and the team reached the semifinals in 2006 and 2022. Its first major trophy arrived in 2021, when it beat Manchester United in the Europa League final. The yellow home kit earned the nickname El Submarino Amarillo, or Yellow Submarine, and the name also reflects the club's low profile beside bigger names such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid and regional rival Valencia.
Did you know?
- In Valencian the nickname is El Submarí Groguet.
- Villarreal reached the Champions League semifinals twice.
- Villarreal returned to La Liga one season after its 2012 relegation.
Colors are shown as plain swatches with their hex codes. This site is not affiliated with the Villarreal or the La Liga; team names are used only to identify the teams.
Questions about the Villarreal
What is Villarreal's nickname?
The Yellow Submarine, after the club's yellow home kit.
Have Villarreal won a European trophy?
Yes, the Europa League in 2021.
Sources
- Wikidata Q12297, checked October 8, 2026
- Wikipedia: Villarreal CF, checked October 8, 2026
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