Former Bournemouth winger Danjuma gave the Spaniards a slight edge in the rematch, scoring the only goal early in the first half at the Estadio de la Cerámica. But it could have been worse for Bayern, who made a disappointing appearance as Villarreal ruled out another offside attempt before hitting a crossbar through Gerard Moreno. The hosts, supported by a noisy crowd, made a great start and took the lead in the eighth minute through Danjuma. Tottenham midfielder Giovanni Lo Celso cut the ball back in the area before Danzuma deflected Daniel Parejo’s shot into the bottom corner. The current challenge of the Spanish defender Raul Albiol at the edge of the big area deprived Serge Gnabri of a chance to score, as Bayern was trying to get a place in the game. But the German champions were relieved to see Pau Torres fail to connect with a blow from Parejo’s foul as Villarreal threatened again. And the stadium erupted shortly before the break, when the Spanish team believed that it had taken a worthy two-goal lead. Francis Coquelin’s attempt to cross was thrown into the net, but referee Anthony Taylor was informed that the French midfielder was offside after a VAR check and Bayern breathed a sigh of relief. The visitors, who failed to score a shot, had everything to do at half time. Thomas Müller was a few inches from the crossbar early in the second half, but there was no break for Bayern, who escaped the woodcuts when Moreno’s shot hit a crossbar in the 53rd minute. Bayern sent Leroy Sane and Leon Gorecka for Gnabri and Mueller and in the 66th minute Alfonso Davis shot directly at Villarreal goalkeeper Geronimo Rowley. It was Bayern’s first attempt on target. The Bundesliga team pressed in the last 15 minutes, but nevertheless found the opportunities difficult and Alfonso Pentraza sent a golden opportunity for Villarreal in the 87th minute.
