ALBERTO MORENO NEWS

Option off bench Moreno (strain) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Girona.

Impact Moreno was rested against Sevilla and is now available for selection once more. The left-back isn't being thrown straight into the starting XI, but instead is an option off the bench. He has a goal and assist in his last three matches.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Could see a return Moreno (strain) is questionable for Tuesday's match against Girona, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "On the rest, perhaps we can recover Moreno and Comesana after thei...

Impact Moreno could see a return from the strain that left him out of Friday's match, as he appears to be on the mend, likely facing a late fitness test to decide his fitness ahead of the contest. He will hope to start immediately if an option, although the club may only choose to give him time off the bench following his complications despite starting in 19 of his 30 appearances this campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Sevilla Moreno (strain) won't be an option to face Sevilla on Saturday, manager Marcelino told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Moreno is dealing with a minor muscular pr...

Impact Similar to Gerard Moreno, the left-back is dealing with a muscular injury, and the medical staff has decided not to risk him with only a few matches left in the season. The absence of Moreno means Jorge Cuenca is likely to start on the left side of the defense against Sevilla.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Moreno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Celta Vigo.

Impact Moreno opened up the scoring in the 12th minute, marking his second goal of the season. However, he failed to deliver a cross, after sending at least one in his last six appearances.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Impact substitute performance Moreno assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Almeria.

Impact Moreno entered the fray Sunday for the final 29 minutes of Villarreal's 2-1 victory over Almeria. In just his second appearance (one start) since returning from a three-match red card ban, Moreno provided the assist for the game-winning goal in second half stoppage time. The assist was his second in La Liga this campaign and his first goal contribution since scoring versus Getafe in mid-Feb.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible once more Moreno is eligible for Sunday's trip to Athletic Club after serving a two-match ban.

Impact Moreno was suspended on either side of the international break after being shown a red card against Real Betis. He's now eligible to make his return after another week break. If nothing else Moreno should be absolutely fully fit after more than a month without match action.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card against Betis Moreno was sent off in the second half of Sunday's 3-2 win over Real Betis, meaning he'll be suspended to face Valencia this upcoming Sunday. He finished with two crosses, two inte...

Impact Moreno had started in each of Villarreal's last four league matches, but the defender will be forced to sit out the team's next two games in all competitions, as he's also suspended to face Marseille in the UEFA Europa League. Moreno's earliest chance to return will come against Atletico Madrid on April 1 following the international break.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off in Europa League Moreno was sent off during Thursday's Europa League clash against Marseille.

Impact Moreno was shown a pair of yellow cards and handed his marching orders in the second half. The wing-back will now be suspended for the second leg against Marseille. Moreno will still be eligible in league action, where he's started six of the last seven matches.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Moreno scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Moreno notched his first goal of the season in the 56th minute as he equalized the contest with a powerful shot from short-range. Aside from his goal, the full-back wasn't heavily involved as he only delivered one cross.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sends six crosses Moreno had six crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Moreno was kept busy during Sunday's draw, launching six crosses while making four interceptions. He's recorded five starts in the last six appearances, logging in 12 tackles, 15 crosses (four accurate) and eight interceptions in that span.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unused sub Thursday Moreno did not come off the bench in Thursday's 3-2 win over Rennes.

Impact The left-back was healthy but did not enter the game in the second half. He should be in contention to play when the league resumes against Real Madrid on Sunday.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Thursday Moreno (undisclosed) is on the bench to face Rennes on Thursday.

Impact As expected, Moreno is available off the bench and could see minutes for the first time since coming off the bench against Sevilla on Dec. 3. Moreno had started in his three previous Europa League appearances in this campaign.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad following absence Moreno -- who was missing from the squad for the previous two matches -- will be an option against Rennes on Thursday.

Impact Moreno could be in contention to feature in the left-back role after Alfonso Pedraza was suspended due to yellow-card accumulation. Prior to his injury, Moreno started three of his last five outings and could be given the green light if deemed fully fit ahead of Thursday's clash.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Moreno provided one assist during Thursday's 2-1 win over Maccabi Haifa.

Impact Moreno got the start during the Europa League clash and provided an assist. The wing-back has been a bench option more often than not , though whenever he is in the starting XI Moreno is an offensive threat. Moreno has made just four starts in all competitions in 2023/24.

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Saturday Moreno has served his one-match ban and will be in contention to face Getafe on Saturday.

Impact Moreno has started just once in his last three matches prior to his suspension, so he is far from guaranteed to feature in the starting XI on Saturday. Still, with the potential for heavy rotation due to the mid-week matches, Moreno could slot into the left-back role against Getafe.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off versus Rayo Moreno was booked twice against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, leading to his dismissal in the 77th minute.

Impact Moreno was making just his second start of the season after being sidelined for three matches due to a hamstring injury. In his three appearances this season, the defender has recorded five crosses (two accurate), one assist and two shots (zero on target). Alfonso Pedraza, who is returning from a two-match ban, likely would have retaken his place in the starting XI even if Moreno weren't serving a ban of his own.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists from bench Moreno had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.

Impact Moreno entered the match in the 63rd minute and set up Alexander Sorloth for the game winning goal in the 94th. The assist was the first of the season for Moreno in his first appearance since missing time with a hamstring injury suffered in the opening match of the year.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Moreno is fit and in the match day squad to face Almeria on Sunday.

Impact Moreno returns from a hamstring injury which he suffered during Villarreal's opening match of the season. Moreno returns as a substitute and will likely take over the left-back role as soon as he is fully fit.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return before internationals Moreno has been diagnosed with a left hamstring injury and is expected to miss at least a few weeks, the club announced Thursday.

Impact Villarreal have three games before the international break, but given hamstring injuries are tricky, Villarreal are not expected to risk the veteran left-back, especially since Moreno has quite an injury history himself. With that in mind, Moreno's first chance to return to action might come against Almeria on Sep. 17, and if that's the case, then he'd miss the team's next three league matches. Alfonso Pedraza is expected to play as left-back while Moreno is out.

AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs out injured Moreno was subbed off due to injury in the 24th minute of Sunday's match against Betis.

Impact Moreno was taken off the field after just 24 minutes of play with an undisclosed injury. Alfonso Pedraza came on in his place and could start next match against Mallorca of his injury is serious.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season finale Moreno took a shot and created a chance in the 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid. He also made a clearance, an interception and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Moreno tallied roughly the same amount of playing time as last season as the second option behind Alfonzo Pedraza at left-back, keeping a clean sheet and recording an assist across 24 La Liga appearances (14 starts). The 30-year-old has one season left on his contract with Villarreal heading into the summer.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assist during start Moreno assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-2 victory versus Espanyol.

Impact Moreno has his first assist of the 2022-23 La Liga. Currently, the Villarreal team is expected to host Celta Vigo on Sunday. Without more than four days of rest in between Villarreal's previous and future games, the team used Moreno as its left-back in place of Alfonso Pedraza. However, the latter is expected to reclaim his role against Celta Vigo.

APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off the bench in defeat Moreno generated three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Valladolid.

Impact Moreno replaced Alfonso Pedraza in the 59th minute. He made one tackle and accumulated an xG of 0.14. He has started only 10 games and was an unused substitute once in the last four matches. He has been thoroughly underwhelming and has failed to record a single goal involvement in 17 appearances.

APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Thursday Moreno (calf) was on the bench for Thursday's clash with Anderlecht.

Impact Moreno didn't make an appearance during Thursday's match, though he was active on the bench. The wing-back is making his way back from a calf injury that he picked up against Almeria. Moreno's first chance to return to the starting XI is a Sunday clash with Betis.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE