Thomas Partey played a limited role as Villarreal CF crashed out of the Champions League with a 3-0 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday.
The Ghana midfielder was substituted off in the 46th minute, managing just 27 touches and two completed passes in the final third.
Villarreal’s exit marks a disappointing end to their European campaign, failing to progress beyond the group stage.
Partey’s restricted involvement reflected the team’s struggles, and they were unable to pose a significant threat to the German side.
Bayer Leverkusen dominated possession and created chances, with Malik Tillman scoring twice in the first half to set the tone for the hosts. Patrik Schick added a third goal to seal the win.
Partey’s limited impact was a reflection of Villarreal’s overall performance, and it’s clear they’ll need to regroup and refocus for their domestic campaign.
