Leeds United 2 Villarreal 2 RECAP - Whites sign off for new season with entertaining draw
The fixture against the Europa League champions is being held behind closed doors, one week before the Whites begin their second season back in the Premier League with a clash against arch rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The Leeds first team are still seeking their first victory of pre-season.
We will bring you all the early team news followed by live match updates and reaction at our live blog here.
Leeds United 2 Villarreal 2 - LIVE
Key Events
- Leeds United’s final pre-season friendly of the summer
- 7pm kick-off behind closed doors
Great tackle by Phillips
66: That’s what we like to see, Phillips in the middle briefly, really strong but fair tackle as Villarreal camp around the Leeds box
CHANCE LEEDS
69: Lovely through ball from Harrison or Bamford who dinks the keeper but ball cleared off the line and Villareal survive the corner.
The wings
76: Costa on the left, early chance to run at the defence and wins a corner. Harrison on the right
Chance Leeds - Costa
78: Cuts in from left, shoots from the edge of the box and effort deflected over
Chance Leeds - Costa again
79: Latches on to the corner but his effort from a tight angle is blocked and cleared
The equaliser
81; Leeds looked to have seen off the Villarreal rally but from a counter Yeremy sets up Raba who nets from close range by sliding home his cross. Leeds had defended so well.
Four minutes left
86; End to end, both teams going for it, Bielsa shouting like crazy. A friendly? No chance.
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