Veerman, who joined Dortmund from PSV, started the match and played a secure passing game in the first half, but was unable to create any real scoring opportunities. The match was marked by a few notable moments, including the departure of Villarreal's Konstantinos Karetsas, who was carried off the field on a stretcher after suffering from dizziness.
In the sixth minute of the second half, Karetsas' replacement Ethan Nwaneri came close to scoring, but his shot hit the post. However, Villarreal soon took the lead, with the ball finding its way into the net via a deflection off Villarreal defender Renato Veiga.
Dortmund responded well to the setback, and eventually equalized through Santiago Mouriño's goal in the second half. The team then took the lead, with Serhou Guirassy scoring the winner ten minutes from time. Guirassy also converted a penalty and scored a goal in injury time, after the ball was knocked against him by goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.
Veerman remained on the pitch for the entire match, but was unable to score.