Champions League matchups: Liverpool, Man City defend leads
The Champions League is heading toward a third all-English final in four seasons unless Spanish rivals can wipe out first-leg losses in the semifinalsMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts Villarreal; Inter visits Bologna
Liverpool starts as the big favorite against Villarreal in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals but won’t be underestimating the Spanish team according to manager Jurge...APRIL 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to miss first leg Moreno (hamstring) is expected to return to training this week, but manager Unai Emery believes Wednesday's match against Liverpool comes too soon.
Impact It's a tough blow for Moreno, who has battled a couple injuries this season and suffered this hamstring issue only about 10 days ago. He's the team's best scorer and will be miss against Liverpool with Giovani Lo Celso and Arnaut Danjuma expected to start up front in the first leg.
APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Hamstring injury confirmed Moreno is suffering from a muscular overload in his hamstring, Villrreal confirmed Monday. He is expected to miss a few weeks, which means that his status for the Champions League...
Impact Moreno has already missed two separate months this season with calf/hamstring issues (first from late October through November, and then from February through early March) and this latest knock isn't expected to be as serious as those. But the first leg of the Champions League semifinal is in nine days and he will desperately want to be fit for it. Villarreal manager Unai Emery said Monday that he is operating with the idea that he "will be able to count on him soon," but he won't be available at least for Tuesday's La Liga clash against Valencia. Two of Arnaut Danjuma, Paco Alcacer and Giovani Lo Celso will likely be in the lineup in his absence.
APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moreno suffers hamstring injury ahead of Liverpool vs Villarreal Gerard Moreno could be a doubt for Villarreal's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool after suffering a hamstring injury.The striker...
APRIL 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores, comes off injured against Getafe Moreno scored a goal and recorded an assist in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Getafe. He was then subbed out in the 61st minute after suffering a hamstring injury.
Impact The severity of Moreno's injury is unclear at the moment, but he will be racing to get fit again by the Champions League semifinal clash against Liverpool on April 27 and then the return leg on May 3. The return of Paco Alcacer gives Villarreal manager Unai Emery options up front if everyone is fit.
APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard scores in Villarreal 2-1 win at Getafe before injury
Gerard Moreno has scored one goal and set up another before being injured during Villarreal's 2-1 win at Getafe in the Spanish leagueAPRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Villarreal stuns Bayern to reach Champions League semifinals
Villarreal has stunned six-time European champion Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in 16 years thanks to Samuel Chukwueze’s 88th-minute goa...APRIL 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Assists Tuesday Moreno provided one assist on two chances created during Tuesday's one-all draw with Munich.
Impact Moreno provided one assist during Tuesday's historic draw which sees Villarreal into the Champions League semi-final. The forward came up huge late in the match, setting Samuel Chukwueze up for the winning goal. Moreno is a stout fantasy option, and the top forward for Villarreal in all competitions moving forward.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Madrid wins, Atlético loses ahead of CL deciders
Real Madrid has brushed aside Getafe 2-0 to restore its 12-point lead of the Spanish leagueAPRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fires four shots Moreno took four off target shots during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Bayern Munich.
Impact Moreno was held off the scoresheet as Villarreal needed just one goal to win on Wednesday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance but his four shots were the team-high total in the win.
APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Villarreal keeps on surprising, beats Bayern in CL quarters
Villarreal has pulled off another surprising Champions League result with a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in the first leg of the quarterfinalsAPRIL 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creates three chances in loss Moreno had two off-target shots and created three chances during Saturday's 2-0 loss against Levante.
Impact Moreno wasn't as accurate as he's used to be in front of the goal but tried to compensate with some playmaking, pacing his side in chances created. The forward is trying to regain his best form after recovering from a calf injury suffered in February and Wednesday's UCL clash against Bayern Munich would be a great moment for him to show what he's capable of.
APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores PK against Juventus Moreno (calf) took one shot on target, created one scoring chance, had one interception and scored a goal in 16 minutes in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Juventus.
Impact Moreno made an immediate impact in his return from a six-game absence. He was highly instrumental in his team's late surge and broke the deadlock with a penalty kick. He is now up to ten goals, while he has provided five assists and added 48 shots and 30 chances in 17 appearances. Villarreal will face Cadiz away Sunday.
MARCH 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Moreno Penalty Sinks Juve in Champions League ' Villarreal vs. Juventus
MARCH 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
On bench against Juventus Moreno (calf) is in Villarreal's match day squad for Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Juventus.
Impact Moreno has been out since early February with a calf injury, but he's back with the team now and could see some playing time Wednesday, especially if his side has to chase the game. He went through a stretch around the turn of the calendar year in which he tallied seven goals and two assists in five La Liga games before suffering this latest injury.
MARCH 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Sanctioned Chelsea at Lille, Juve-Villarreal in CL
Turmoil is engulfing Chelsea as it tries to protect the two-goal lead against Lille to extend its Champions League title defense into the quarterfinalsMARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Champions League matchups as Man United hosts Atlético
The final set of Champions League round-of-16 second legs are being played this weekMARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Liverpool hosts West Ham; Madrid vs Sociedad
Liverpool can trim the deficit to English Premier League leader Manchester City to three points by beating West Ham at AnfieldMARCH 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making progress with recovery Villarreal manager Unai Emery expects Moreno (calf) to be able to return to training soon, according to Javier Mata of Diario AS.
Impact Moreno has been out for almost a month with this latest calf injury, his third time this season missing significant time due to injuries. But he's making progress with his recovery and should be on the way back to the team soon enough.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Chelsea hosts Lille; Juventus at Villarreal in CL
Chelsea hosts Lille as its Champions League title defense resumes in the round of 16 with captain Cesar Azpilicueta potentially fit to return after a groin issueFEBRUARY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Man City wary of Norwich; Madrid at Villarreal
English Premier League leader Manchester City goes to relegation-threatened Norwich, which it beat 5-0 in AugustFEBRUARY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Madrid's Benzema doubtful for Villarreal ahead of PSG clash
Real Madrid is hoping Karim Benzema will be fit to play in next week’s highly anticipated clash with Paris Saint-GermainFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yet another calf injury Moreno (calf) picked up yet another calf injury during Sunday's clash with Betis.
Impact Moreno has suffered a relapse of the calf injury that has caused issues for him previously in the season. The striker will hope to make a return as soon as possible, but this is the third time this injury has sidelined him in the 21/22 season. The club will want their star striker to full recover.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Moreno took two shots (zero on goal) and created one chance during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Elche.
Impact Moreno has gone scoreless in each of the last two matches but this was the first time in eight league and UCL appearances that he also failed to put a shot on target. He'll next face Mallorca, which have conceded the fourth-most goals to forwards.
JANUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
