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Mbappé sent off in the 1st half but Real Madrid beats Alaves in Spanish league

Real Madrid has overcome Kylian Mbappé’s red card for a reckless tackle in the first half to win 1-0 at Alaves and get back to within four points of Spanish league leader Barcelona

9 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts against Athletic Perez (undisclosed) has made the starting lineup in Sunday's game versus Athletic Club.

Impact Perez's inclusion in the initial squad is great news for his side in a difficult fixture. He has been solid lately, recording four goals and one assist over a run of seven consecutive starts. He'll likely share offensive duties with Thierno Barry, with Gerard Moreno offering backup off the bench.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call for Sunday Perez (undisclosed) will be a game-time call for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, manager Marcelino told media Friday. "We'll wait for tomorrow's training to make sure, but the...

Impact Perez is dealing with an undisclosed injury, but based on Marcelino's words, it's not a serious issue, and he could even be part of the squad for the weekend. Perez has been one of Villarreal's most reliable attacking players this season, notching 12 goals and one assist across 21 appearances (14 starts).

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal and assist Perez scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Getafe.

Impact The last two months have been stellar for Perez, whose seven appearances include four goals. He entered Sunday without an assist for the 2024-25 La Liga, but that changed this weekend, giving him a total of five direct goal contributions across Villarreal's last seven games.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores twice to reach 31 goals for Madrid, bettering Ronaldo's debut season tally

Kylian Mbappé has scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 2-1 comeback win at Villarreal and move three points clear atop the Spanish league

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Spain calls up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio

Spain has called up Real Madrid defender Raúl Asencio for the first time ahead of the Nations League quarterfinals against the Netherlands

MARCH 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Barcelona's Spanish league game is postponed after death of team doctor

Barcelona’s home game against Osasuna in the Spanish league was postponed after the death of first-team doctor Carles Miñarro Garcia

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets on Saturday Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Perez netted the only goal with a stunning header off Alex Baena's corner. Perez completed two dribbles and also made two tackles. He has netted four times in the last seven games, taking his tally to 11 for the campaign. He is Villareal's top scorer, netting three more than Thierno Barry.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in start Perez scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Las Palmas.

Impact Perez has logged a goal in each of his last two appearances. Take away his reserve appearances, and the striker actually has three goals across his last three starts. This season, Perez has been highly reliable as a starter, logging eight goals in nine starts. As long as Perez keeps a starter role, it is quite safe to say he will be a producer moving forward.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Bags opener Saturday Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Perez scored the opening goal of Saturday's dominant win, a strike in the 42nd minute assisted by Sergi Cardona. It marked his ninth goal of the season and his first since Dec. 18. He also tied a season high with three chances created and took four shots for the fourth time this season. He was subbed off in the 69th minute for Thierno Barry.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Perez (thigh) is on the bench for Monday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Perez is back with the team Monday following a thigh injury, which should have been anticipated after he trained earlier this week. He will now hope to remain fit, already missing seven games due to injury this season. He has started in seven of his 12 appearances this season and looks to be a regular starter when fit, although he has been unable to show this due to his ongoing injuries.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Thursday Perez (thigh) was shown training with the team Thursday, according to his club.

Impact Perez seems to be nearing a return to action, with the attacker training along with his teammates Thursday. This will leave him questionable for Monday's match against Mallorca. However, that may still be too soon, with the Jan. 25 match against Atletico Madrid seeming a bit more likely.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with injury Perez suffered a rectus injury and will be sidelined for the foreseeable future, manager Marcelino told media during Friday's pre-match press conference. "Ayoze is out. He won't be...

Impact Perez is dealing with another injury, and there's no clarity on when he'll be able to return. He's started in seven of his 12 appearances this season, but with eight goals to his name, there's no question his absence will be a huge blow for El Submarino Amarillo.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for Sunday Perez (thigh) is an option for Sunday's match against Atheltic, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "he has already been called up and he is fine."

Impact Perez has recovered from his injury issues, overcoming thing problems to be fit for Sunday. He started in five of his nine appearances before his injury, giving him a small chance of seeing the start immediately. However, the club may be cautious and start him on the bench, already missing eight games this season due to injury.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Perez suffered a thigh injury with the Spanish national team and is out for the time being, according to his club.

Impact Perez suffered an unfortunate fate over the break, suffering what appears to be a thigh injury with the national team. He will miss out on Sunday's match against Osasuna, hoping to not miss much time after that. He did start in their last match, so this will force a change. However, with an injured attacking department, the club is low on options, either having to recover Gerard Moreno from injury or give Jorge Medina his first appearance of the season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late away winner Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Perez scored an 84th-minute winner as he came off the bench. He had returned from an undisclosed injury that had made him unavailable for three matches. The winger created three chances in 20 minutes, this was the joint most he created in any game this season.

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Perez (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Ayoze seems to be available for the game."

Impact Perez is finally back with the team after around a month and three matches out, having overcome his undisclosed issues. The attacker started in the four matches ahead of his injury, and will hope to reclaim that spot Saturday. However, it appears the club may take his return cautiously, working him in off the bench before a full return next contest.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Perez (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact Villarreal will be extremely shorthanded in the attacking third due to several injuries, but none will be bigger than Perez's. The winger has been sensational for Villarreal when healthy, racking up six goals across seven appearances (four starts). His next chance to play would come against Valladolid on Oct. 26.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Perez is out for Saturday's match against Real Madrid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "The rest of us are the same. We didn't manage to recover Ayoze or the injured o...

Impact Perez is missing a second straight match, dealing with an undisclosed issue. This continues to be a significant loss after starting in the three matches before his injury, with Nicolas Pepe likely taking his spot again until fit. He will now look to return after the international break, giving him an additional two weeks to recover with no match.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains in red hot form Perez scored two goals while taking five shots (two on goal) during Thursday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Perez found the back of the net in the first half stoppage time and again in the 63rd minute while his five shots led Villarreal as of his substitution in the 74th minute. Perez is in red hot form at the moment with five goals over his last four matches while combining for 14 shots and five chances created over that same timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for third fame in a row Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-1 loss versus Barcelona. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Perez scored the only goal for his side as Barcelona heavily defeated them. This made it three games in a row where he has scored in three starts, with a total of nine shots in these three starts. Last season he scored nine goals in 31 games for Betis.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winning goal Perez scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Mallorca.

Impact Perez notched his third goal of the season in the 94th minute as he scored the decisive goal from short-range. The forward has had a very good start to the campaign and has now been inserted into the starting XI in the past two games.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Valencia Perez scored a goal off three shots (one on target) and suffered three fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Perez had his first start of the season and made most of the chance. Just before halftime, the forward drew things level at 1-1 with a brilliant finish from just outside the box that went into the top corner and gave the opposing goalkeeper no chance. That's now two goals over four league appearances for the forward, who will hope to remain in the lineup for upcoming matches.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores winner off bench Perez scored a goal off two shots (one on target), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Friday's 2-1 win over Sevilla.

Impact Perez was brought as part of a double substitution midway through the second frame and ended up as the hero for Villarreal as he scored the game-winner deep into stoppage time with a right-footed volley after the defense failed to clear a cross from the right flank. Perez found heavy competition up front in his new club, but last season he showed that he can content for a starting spot anywhere when he's at his best.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Transfered to Villarreal Perez has completed a transfer to Villarreal from Betis, according to his new club.

Impact Perez is switching from one Spanish team to another, having inked a deal until 2028 with Villarreal after two seasons with Betis. In the most recent campaign, he started in 29 of his 31 appearances, notching nine goals on 68 shots and one assist on 30 chances created to go along with 19 crosses. He probably will hold a similar role with his new club, likely taking over Arnaut Danjuma's spot on the left flank, although that is still up in the air.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE