Senior Huang Qian: I expected to meet strong opponents, and it will be very special to play against Rodri at home

August 29: Villarreal chairman Fernando Roig said after the Champions League draw that he had long expected that his opponents in the Champions League stage would be very strong. In this draw, Villarreal will face four teams that have won the Champions League title.

Villarreal will face Manchester City, Juventus, Ajax and Copenhagen at home, and away against Dortmund, Leverkusen, Tottenham and AEP Paphos (Cyprus).

"This is the Champions League, we know we are one of the best teams in Europe. We are proud to be one of the last 36 and face the challenge with confidence. We know we will meet strong opponents, but we will face it with joy," Roiger said.

"We are very looking forward to participating in the Champions League and are very satisfied with the current squad. I think this is a good time for the club. I think Marcellino will also like the draw result like this, but we know that every opponent is strong and we have to go all out."

Regarding the news that Spanish international Jeremy Pino is about to transfer, Roiger revealed: "We are negotiating, and the transfer to Crystal Palace has almost been finalized. His contract is only a few years away, and there is a good offer. In the end, we think this is a decision that is good for all parties."

Villare Yar sporting director Miguel Angel Turner said: "For us, it is a success to be among the top European teams, and I think it is a historic moment."

"We are satisfied with the draw results because we know we will face strong opponents. For the fans, it will be very wonderful because we will welcome four teams that have won the Champions League titles: Manchester City, Juventus, Dortmund, and Ajax."

Turner also specifically mentioned that the game against Manchester City will be particularly special because Manchester City has Rodri, who is from Villarreal's youth training. "He is a player we love very much and a darling in the hearts of fans. Therefore, it will be a feast to see him represent Manchester City at home."

Regarding the transfer market, Turner said that the club is working hard to introduce more players. "We are trying to sign more players, but now there is not much time left, and we focus on doing the best job possible. We want to sign the best players, but ultimately it depends on the actual situation of the transfer market."