In an international club friendly on Friday, August 1, 2025, Italian side Genoa secured an impressive 3-1 away victory over La Liga's Villarreal CF. The match kicked off at 01:00 at Villarreal's Estadio de la Cerámica. Genoa's attacking display proved too much for the Spanish hosts, as they netted three times to claim a confidence-boosting win in their pre-season schedule. This result will give Genoa's manager plenty of optimism, while Villarreal will look to address defensive issues before their competitive season begins.