Villarreal vs. Girona - News - January 22, 2023

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Alexander Callens - Transfers to GironaCallens has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Girona after transferring from NYCFC, the club announced Monday.

ImpactCallens scored 12 goals and kept 48 clean sheets across 179 MLS appearances (178 starts) as the key to New York City's defense since 2017, and he won the MLS Cup last season. But the 30-year-old is now following his former and new teammate Valentin Castellanos in making the move to Spain with Girona, where he can challenge David Lopez (hamstring) and Santi Bueno (suspension) for a starting spot in central defense.

JANUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Jorge Cuenca - Suffers nasal fractureCuenca had to get surgery after suffering a nasal fracture in Sunday's win against Girona, his second start of the season.

ImpactCuenca was getting his second start of the season Sunday due to other injuries in the side and now he could miss a match or two. He'll have to play with a mask upon return and while there's a slight chance he could return for the next league match Jan. 30, that seems like a stretch, as it'll be hard to avoid his face getting touched as a defender.

JANUARY 23, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Benzema keeps on scoring, Madrid stays close to Barcelona

Karim Benzema keeps putting his World Cup disappointment behind him

JANUARY 22, 2023•ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pau Torres - Helps Villarreal to clean sheetTorres blocked a shot and made a tackle during Sunday's 1-0 win over Girona.

ImpactTorres was a part of the Villarreal back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The centerback has now helped his club to seven clean sheets in 17 appearances while leading Villarreal with 15 blocks and 74 clearances.

JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Nets late penaltyParejo scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing four times inaccurately and making five tackles during Sunday's 1-0 win over Girona.

ImpactParejo found the back of the net in the 101st minute, converting a penalty to claim all three points. The goal was the first in 18 appearances for the midfielder as he leads Villarreal in assists, crosses and chances created through Sunday's match.

JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Sees penalty savedMoreno took six shots (four on goal) and created a chance during Sunday's 1-0 win over Girona.

ImpactMoreno saw a penalty saved in the 94th minute as Villarreal left it late before finding a game winning goal. The forward is tied for the team-high with four goals in ten league appearances while being second on Villarreal in assists and shots.

JANUARY 22, 2023•ROTOWIRE

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