 He scored on his club debut, in a 2–1 home defeat to Monaco in a Champions League play-off match on 17 August.He made his La Liga debut with the club in a 1–1 away draw against Granada on 20 August.In the club's opening UEFA Europa League group match of the season on 15 September, Pato scored and assisted a goal as Villareal came from behind to defeat Zürich 2–1 at home.