GEORGES MIKAUTADZE NEWS

Bench option Mikautadze (knee) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Mikautadze was likely to be an option and has made the call Saturtday, with the forward available from the bench. He will look to test his legs and return to the starting XI next contest, starting in nine of his 11 appearances with the club.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be available Mikautadze (knee) has been participating in training this week and could be available for Saturday's game against Mallorca, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Impact The star striker wasn't mentioned by manager Marcelino in the presser as a potential absentee, so all signs point to him being available for the weekend. Mikautadze has four goals this season between LaLiga and the UEFA Champions League, and having him available would be a huge boost for Villarreal's attacking line.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers knee discomfort Mikautadze missed Saturday's 2-0 win against Espanyol due to knee discomfort, according to Javi Mata from Diario AS.

Impact Mikautadze couldn't feature against Espanyol on Saturday because of knee discomfort. The Georgian will hope to recover during the international break to be back available for the clash against Mallorca on Nov. 22. If he has to miss more time to recover, Ayoze Perez and Nicolas Pepe would be the main options to replace him alongside Gerard Moreno to lead the line.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Mikautadze (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's match against Espanyol.

Impact Mikautadze had some discomfort in training Friday, and that will prevent him from playing Saturday, with the forward off the team sheet completely. He is a starter, so this is a rough loss for the club. They will hope he can return after the break, with Gerard Moreno and Tani Oluwaseyi starting in his place at forward.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain for Saturday Mikautadze (undisclosed) might miss Saturday's match against Espanyol after suffering discomfort in training Friday, manager Marcelino told media Friday.

Impact Mikautadze experienced discomfort during Friday's training session, and Marcelino acknowledged that the striker might miss out Saturday's contest. That would be a huge blow for Villarreal, as Mikautadze has two goals and two assists in seven appearances (five starts) in league play this season.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in win Mikautadze assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Mikautadze needed just one half to record his second assist of the season, which came from one of his season-high two chances created. The forward has quickly settled at his new club with three goals and two assists from eight starts across all competitions along with 14 shots and six chances created.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal wins at Valencia to strengthen hold on 3rd place in La Liga

Villarreal has won 2-0 at Valencia to reinforce is hold on third place in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Able to start on bench Mikautadze (strain) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Real Betis.

Impact Mikautadze was able to avoid any kind of serious injury and will be available for Saturday. He's started three of the five La Liga games since joining the club, collecting two goals and one assist on four shots on target, three key passes and four successful dribbles.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with discomfort Mikautadze is dealing with discomfort and is doubtful to face Real Betis on Saturday, manager Marcelino told media Friday.

Impact Mikautadze returned to training after experiencing discomfort while on international duty with Georgia, and a decision on his status will probably be made closer to Saturday's 12:30 p.m. ET kickoff. However, Ayoze Perez (strain) and Gerard Moreno (hamstring) will be part of the squad, so the coaching staff will have a few options to fill the void upfront in case Mikautadze is unable to play.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores then limps off as Real Madrid beats Villarreal to top La Liga

Vinícius Júnior has struck twice and Kylian Mbappé scored before going off injured as Real Madrid beat third-placed Villarreal 3-1 to move on top of La Liga

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Prevents clean sheet Mikautadze scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.

Impact Mikautadze entered the match at halftime and scored Villarreal's lone goal in the 73rd while leading his side with two shots. The goal was the first since September 20th for the forward as he's combined for three shots and two chances created over his last three La Liga appearances.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up the offense Mikautadze scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Juventus.

Impact Mikautadze registered his third goal contribution in four appearances and is up to four shots on target over that span. Meanwhile, this marked his second straight game without accounting for a chance created. On the other hand, he nabbed his first interception in six appearances.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid aims to rebound from derby demolition against in-form Villarreal

Real Madrid needs to bounce back from its thrashing in last weekend’s Spanish capital derby when it hosts a red-hot Villarreal on Saturday in La Liga

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Assists in Tuesday's win Mikautadze assisted once to go with one chance created in Tuesday's 2-1 victory against Sevilla.

Impact Mikautadze came off the bench for the first time this season Tuesday but still made a massive impact on the match. He set up Manor Solomon's match-winning goal in the 86th minute, Mikautadze's first assist and third goal contribution of the young season. It was the only chance he created and he did not take a shot in his 21 minutes off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores equalizing goal Mikautadze scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win over Osasuna.

Impact The forward was firing on all cylinders with six shots, eventually getting the equalizing goal in a huge second half for Villarreal. Mikautadze should continue posting stellar numbers Tuesday against Sevilla, a team which has allowed eight goals through five La Liga games.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Villarreal Mikautadze has signed a contract with Villarreal until 2031, joining on a permanent move from Lyon, his new club announced.

Impact Mikautadze is a 24-year-old French-Georgian forward who can play as a striker or left winger. He has scored 20 goals in 37 appearances for Georgia and has played at club level for Lyon, Metz, Ajax, and Seraing. Villarreal signed him to strengthen their attack as they compete in the Champions League, La Liga, and Copa del Rey. The striker will likely hold a starting role under coach Marcelino Garcia from scratch.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Lyon leaves it late to beat 10-man Marseille 1-0 in the French league

Lyon finally prevailed in a 1-0 win over 10-man Marseille thanks to a late own-goal from Leonardo Balerdi in the French league

AUGUST 31 • Associated Press

Race for remaining Champions League spots in France remains wide open

The race for the remaining Champions League places behind Paris Saint-Germain remains wide open in the French league after Marseille drew 1-1 at Lille

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Monaco drops points in Champions League race as close rivals move one point behind

Monaco has dropped points in the race to qualify directly for next season’s Champions League after drawing at Ligue 1 struggler Le Havre 1-1

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

Resurgent Lyon beats Auxerre to move up to fourth in Ligue 1

Forward Georges Mikautadze scored one goal and set up another as resurgent Lyon won 3-1 at Auxerre to climb into fourth place in Ligue 1

APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Race for Champions League places promises an intense finish in France

The one-sided Ligue 1 title race ended with a whimper but the chase for Champions League places promises to be an intense sprint finish in France

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Onana at fault twice as Man United draws 2-2 at Lyon, Tottenham held at home, Chelsea stays perfect

Lyon scored deep into stoppage time to rescue a 2-2 home draw against Manchester United in a Europa League quarterfinal first leg

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Strasbourg moves above Lyon in Ligue 1 after scoring four times in second half

Liam Rosenior's Strasbourg side has beaten Lyon 4-2 to go above it into fifth place in Ligue 1

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

PSG moves closer to record-extending 13th French league title with 3-1 win against Marseille

Paris Saint-Germain has moved closer to a record-extending 13th French league title with a 3-1 win over second-placed Marseille

MARCH 16 • Associated Press

Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze says he is fine amid reports he was robbed after league match

Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze says he is fine amid reports he was robbed at his home after a French league match

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press