Black Stars midfielder, Thomas Partey played a pivotal role for Villarreal as they demolished Girona 5-0 in La Liga on Sunday, August 24, 2025.
Tajon Buchanan scored a hat-trick, and goals from Nicolas Pepe and Rafa Marin cemented an emphatic victory for the side in the second game of the 2025/2026 season.
After two games, Villarreal are leading the La Liga table with six points and an impressive goal difference of seven, while being level on points with Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Partey was introduced in the second half of the game, and his control and aggression in midfield stabilized the game and prevented the opponent from scoring a goal.
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In the 45 minutes he played, he recorded 44 touches, 100% ground duels won, 100% aerial duels won, and 100% dribble success.
Also, the Black Stars midfielder recorded 84% passing accuracy, 32 accurate passes, 4 passes into the final third, 4 duels won, and 1 clearance.
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The brilliant statistics are a clear indication of the player’s potential after departing Arsenal to join the Spanish side.
Villarreal will face Celta Vigo on August 31, 2025, in their third La Liga game, and Partey is expected to start the game.
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Watch the highlights below:
Thomas Partey vs Girona
Can receive the ball on half turn, receive the ball under pressure, manipulate play in tight spaces, has vision for final third. What a player!!
pic.twitter.com/R4YF6yXrdT— THOMA5 (fan) (@ParteyHive) August 25, 2025
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