League-position context
Sparta Praha rank4th
Villarreal rank3rd
Sparta Praha points26
Villarreal points30
Sparta Praha: #4 ยท 26 pts ยท GD +11
4 pts off the top 2. 5 pts above the play-off edge. 26 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Villarreal: #3 ยท 30 pts ยท GD +10
0 pts off the top 2. 9 pts above the play-off edge. 30 pts clear of the relegation zone.
4-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.