Impact Morales came off the bench in the first half, replacing the injured Alexander Sorloth. He notched his seventh goal of the season in the 57th minute, equalizing his number from the previous season.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw Morales scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.
Scores off bench Morales scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-3 victory versus Barcelona.
Impact Morales came off the bench in the second half and notched his sixth goal of the season in the 112th minute to put the game away. The striker hasn't made a major impact this season outside of his two game stretch where he notched four goals.
JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Adds one to goal tally Morales scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 4-1 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact Since returning to Villarreal's starting XI again back in late-November, Morales has not taken his latest opportunity lightly. Across his last four games since the re-entry, he scored five goals, already just two short of his seven-goal tally from the 2022-23 La Liga.
DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores again Morales scored with his only shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Sevilla.
Impact Morales had a quiet game, completing only seven passes, but he popped up when it mattered to finish from close range and earn his side a point. The striker has started the last three games, scoring an impressive five goals. With the games coming thick and fast, the veteran will need to have his minutes managed carefully.
DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Buries three goals in win Morales scored three goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-1 victory against Osasuna.
Impact Morales tallied a hat trick by scoring all of his team's goals in a 3-1 win. It marked the first game this season where Morales registered a goal and with three in the match, he is almost up to half of his total of seven, from last season. Morales now boasts totals of three goals, 12 shots and five shots on goal, through nine appearances on the season.
NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Osasuna Morales is in the XI to face Osasuna on Sunday.
Impact Morales returns to the initial XI after a while despite a bruise. He has logged five shots (one on target), three crosses (one accurate), and two tackles in his last five appearances.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Heading into Sunday questionable Morales (bruise) will be questionable for Sunday's match against Osasuna, per manager Mareclino.
Impact Morales has been an unused sub four of the last five matches, starting just three times in 10 appearances. With several other injuries to the attack, Morales could see his fourth start if he passes fitness as he is still looking for his first goal of the season.
NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features club friendly Morales (hamstring) played the second half of Tuesday's preseason friendly victory against SC Rheindorf Altach.
Impact Morales missed the final eight games of the last campaign with a hamstring injury he suffered in late April, but he's been able to return to action thus far in preseason friendlies.
JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not available for season finale Morales (hamstring) is not in Villarreal's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.
Impact Morales missed the final month of the campaign with a hamstring injury he suffered in late April, but the 35-year-old striker notched seven goals in 29 La Liga appearances (11 starts) during his rookie season with Villarreal. He has one more year left on his contract, but the emergence of Nicolas Jackson could mean Morales sees less playing time next season, and of course the fact that he turns 36 in the summer.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hamstring injury confirmed Morales has undergone medical tests that confirmed a tear in his left hamstring, Villarreal announced Friday.
Impact Morales suffered this injury early on in last weekend's loss to Sevilla, forcing him to miss the mid-week clash with Espanyol and making him a doubt to face Celta Vigo on Sunday as well. With Gerard Moreno (calf) also still injured, Nicolas Jackson should continue as the starting striker for the moment.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Thursday Morales (undisclosed) was not included in the match-day squad versus Espanyol on Thursday.
Impact Morales -- who was forced off in the 21st minute versus Sevilla on Sunday -- will miss his first match of the season, having been in the squad for every La Liga contest for the club thus far. In his last five appearances (three starts), the forward recorded three goals on 12 shots (four on target), though scored each of those markers when coming off the bench. Without Morales in the squad, Nicolas Jackson is poised to start up top in the forward spot.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Sevilla Morales was subbed out of Sunday's clash against Sevilla in the 19th minute after suffering an injury.
Impact Morales was starting a third game in Villarreal's last four up front in Gerard Moreno's absence with a calf injury on Sunday, but Morales had to be taken off in the first half after suffering an injury of his own. Nicolas Jackson replaced him against Sevilla.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Average performance in loss Morales recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Valladolid.
Impact Morales has started only 10 of his 28 appearances. Despite that, he has been very important for Villareal this season as he has been consistent lately and has netted six times in just eight appearances. He is also the Villareal top-scorer and has one goal more than Samuel Chukwueze and Gerard Moreno.
APRIL 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off bench to score Morales scored once from two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 3-2 win against Real Madrid.
Impact Morales replaced Giovani Lo Celso in the 67th minute and had the ball in the net just three minutes later. He has started on the bench for three of the last four games, but will hope his sixth goal in eight has earned him a starting spot against Valladolid on Saturday.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores twice from bench in win Morales scored twice from four shots (two on target) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Osasuna.
Impact Morales, brought on to replace the injured Gerard Moreno, clinched the three points for his team by lobbing the keeper from close to the half-way line in the 85th minute before adding a third in injury time. The striker has only started eight games this season but he could start against Real Sociedad after the international break if Moreno (calf) is unable to recover in time.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Continues scoring tear Morales scored one goal to go with five shots (two on target) in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Almeria.
Impact Morales has scored in three straight matches in what has been a surprising turnaround for the veteran's season. He has logged in more goals his last three games than he did in his previous 20 contests. This will surely earn him a spot in the starting XI moving forward.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Villarreal beats Getafe, ends losing run in Spanish league
Samuel Chukwueze has scored and assisted as Villarreal came from behind to defeat relegation-threatened Getafe 2-1 and end a four-game losing streak in the Spanish leagueFEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bags goal in debut Morales scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Monday's 2-1 win over Getafe.
Impact Morales scores the game-winner for his second match with a goal. Prior, he had only scored one goal in 19 games. He only got the start for the injured Nicolas Jackson and Giovani Lo Celso. Once both are recovered, Morales will return to the bench.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in loss Morales scored one goal on three shots (two on target) and had one accurate cross in Saturday's 4-2 loss at Mallorca.
Impact Morales scored his team's opening goal Saturday, an unassisted outside the box effort in the 43rd minute to tie the game at one. It marks just his second goal of the season, which is not too surprising given he has only made six starts thus far. Morales has started the past two matches, but with Giovani Lo Celso and Nicolas Jackson both a possibility to return for the next match versus Getafe next Monday, Morales may return to his bench role soon.
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in loss Morales took two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Barcelona.
Impact Morales has featured in 20 of Villarreal's 21 La Liga matches this season, but Sunday was just his fifth start as Gerard Moreno missed out. The 35-year-old Morales hasn't been particularly effective as a veteran impact substitute up front, with just one goal scored in a blowout win over bottom-of-the-table Elche in September to his name.
FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Has quiet game in start Morales took a shot and made a block in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Almeria.
Impact Morales made just his second La Liga start of the season on Sunday, with the previous one coming in August. He has been more effective as an impact substitute for Villarreal.
OCTOBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in loss Morales took three shots (one on goal) during the second half of Sunday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.
Impact Morales has started just once this season but might get a few more looks if Arnaut Danjuma can't find his stride soon. Depending on how long Gerard Moreno (hamstring) is out, Morales should get more chances to play and for longer appearances.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to Villarreal Morales has agreed to a two-year contract with Villarreal after joining from Levante, the team announced.
Impact Morales quickly heads back to La Liga following his former club's relegation. He put up 13 goals, seven assists, 81 shots (36 on target) and 36 chances in 35 appearances last season. He is probably going to have a more limited role at Villarreal, but he could remain productive.
JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers assist in win Morales delivered an assist, had three shots and created two chances in Friday's 4-2 win over Vallecano.
Impact Morales delivered a pass in the 44th minute to Roger Marti to add yet another goal for the Levante squad. Morales has been unstoppable on offense recording six goals and six assists in his last nine games of his 2021 campaign. With the season concluding, Morales has proved to be one of the most important players on the Levante squad and is likely to return with his consistent success.
MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in home win Morales scored one goal from three shots, created five chances, sent in five crosses (two accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-1 win over Alaves.
Impact Morales scored during stoppage time to give them the 3-1 lead and seal the deal. The midfielder now has 13 goals in the season, to go with five assists. He also received his seventh yellow card so far, and will now visit Rayo Vallecano on Friday's season finale.
MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
