Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze was called to action as Villarreal lost 2-3 against CD Tenerife in the second match of pre-season on Tuesday.
Chukwueze who started in last week 3-1 victory against Cartagena was benched by Unai Emery as Villarreal continued preparation for next season.
Villarreal took the lead in 43 minutes through Alex Baena after a great piece of individual play from Gerard Moreno who provided the assist.
That goal made the difference between both side heading to the dressing room for the first half break.
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In the second half, Emery changed the whole players that started the first half with Chukwueze coming in.
However, the Yellow Submarines did not get off to the best of starts in the second half.
With 50 minutes gone, Tenerife had scored twice, through Apeh and Jorge to turn the tide on it’s tail.
Chuwkueze provided an assist for Paco Alcacer after an excellent run on the right flank as Villarreal levelled up.
In the 64th minute, a Pau Torres own goal put Tenerife ahead, and was enough to give them the victory.
Villarreal pre-season friendly game will continue on Friday when they host Valencia in their third pre-season game.
Villarreal CF will face Valencia CF on Friday 28th August at 8pm CEST in the third pre-season friendly, also at the Pinatar Arena.