ENGLISH FOR FOOTBALL

How many times had Villarreal played at their newly-renovated stadium prior to this match?

A) Once
B) Twice
C) Never

Which of these statements is accurate?

A) Villarreal played with intensity but Real Madrid looked lethargic.
B) Real Madrid were the better team, but didn’t take their chances.
C) It was an entertaining, fast-paced and competitive contest.

‘…his methods never quite took hold.’
What does to take hold mean?

A) To become established and accepted.
B) To fit in.
C) To be given a chance.

‘…this doddery idealist is out of his depth.’
What does to be out of your depth mean?

A) On a completely different wavelength to everyone else.
B) To be in a situation that is too difficult for you.
C) To be unsuited for a task.

Under the previous manager Villarreal weren’t always as attacking as they could have been.

Despite winning the match, Villarreal looked a bit naive tactically for large parts of it.