VILLARREAL NEWS

Tajon Buchanan - Suffers pain in ankle Buchanan suffered a bad tackle in Sunday's clash with Bilbao that forced him off in the second half. He is reportedly dealing with ligament pain in his right ankle and is a doubt f...

Impact Buchanan was forced off in the 57th minute of Sunday's match after taking a hard tackle and experiencing ankle pain. He was later diagnosed with ligament discomfort and is now a doubt for Sunday's clash with Betis. The Canadian had started the last three matches and was gaining momentum with the yellow submarine, recording three chances created and one assist. If he is unavailable, Yeremi Pino could reclaim a spot in the starting XI on the right flank.

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Alex Baena - Seven crosses in draw Alex Baena registered three shots (zero on goal), seven crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic.

Impact Baena led the team with seven crosses delivered, four of which came from corners. Additionally, he took three shots, but none of them were on target as he was unable to break the deadlock in the draw.

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Pape Gueye - Sees straight red Gueye was on the bench Sunday after returning from an ankle injury and was sent off late in the match. He will be suspended for at least one game.

Impact Gueye will miss Sunday's match against Betis due to suspension after receiving a red card against Bilbao. The disciplinary committee will determine if he faces additional punishment. Dani Parejo and Santi Comesana will likely start against Betis.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Off hurt Buchanan generated one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Athletic. He was subbed off due to injury in the 57th mi...

Impact Buchanan had to come off in the 57th minute with an injury against Athletic Club. He had started the last three matches in a row in league play, having previously come off the bench four times since joining from Inter Milan during the winter.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barrios scores late to move Atletico closer to the top in Spain

Atletico Madrid has gained ground on Real Madrid and Barcelona with a 2-1 win at Sevilla in the Spanish league

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pape Gueye - On bench Sunday Gueye (ankle) is on the bench for Sunday's matchup against Athletic Club.

Impact Gueye missed one game due to the injury but was fit enough only for a bench role in the weekend clash. He'll be a good all-around asset if he eventually regains a midfield spot from either Santi Comesana or Dani Parejo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Starts against Athletic Club Buchanan (undisclosed) will be part of his team's starting lineup Sunday versus Athletic Club.

Impact Buchanan has been preferred over Yeremi Pino on the right wing after avoiding a significant problem from the knock that forced him to leave the previous match. The Canadian has just recorded his first La Liga assist and might continue to generate danger for the opposition alongside quality teammates like Ayoze Perez and Alex Baena.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thierno Barry - Starting Sunday Barry (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Sunday's meeting with Athletic Club.

Impact Barry achieved a quick recovery after being questionable during the week, so he may be fit for plenty of minutes in his second straight start. The forward scored a goal in his previous appearance but was somewhat erratic before that. He could be a source of offensive production in a front two alongside Ayoze Perez, although he may be replaced by Gerard Moreno at some point.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - 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.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - 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).

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Unlikely to play Sunday Albiol is dealing with an undisclosed injury but is not expected to be available for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, manager Marcelino told media Friday. "Raul [Albiol] is ver...

Impact The veteran center-back hasn't played since late December and has been an unused sub in each of the team's last 10 games. However, the recent injury concern suggests he might have to spend even more time on the sidelines. This means Logan Costa and Willy Kambwala will probably remain as the center-back pairing for the foreseeable future.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - Trains with team Gueye (ankle) has trained with the rest of his team Friday and is likely for Sunday's match against Athletic, according to Cadena SER.

Impact Gueye looks to be back from his injuries after picking up a knock while on international duty, as he is now training and set to be an option Sunday. This is soldi news for both player and club, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, the midfielder will hope to see the start immediately if healthy for 90 minutes.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Won't be available Sunday Pepe (undisclosed) won't be available for Sunday's game against Athletic Club, manager Marcelino told media Friday. "Pepe won't be available, he's recovering from a long injury lay...

Impact The extent of the injury is uncertain, but Pepe, who returned with a knock after the international break on March, has yet to resume full training. This means his next chance to play will come against Real Betis on Sunday, April 13.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marc-Andre ter Stegen: Feeling 'physically better than ever' on return to Barcelona training Ter Stegen underwent surgery after suffering “a complete rupture in the patella tendon” against Villarreal in September.

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Ilias Akhomach - Spotted running Tuesday Akhomach (knee) was spotted running in training on Tuesday for the first time since suffering a serious injury in November, the club posted.

Impact Akhomach was spotted running in training for the first time on Tuesday as he continues recovering from the long-term knee injury he suffered in November that required surgery. He is expected to be fully recovered for the start of the 2025-26 preseason.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Assist before injury Buchanan was subbed off due to injury in the 67th minute of Sunday's 2-1 win over Getafe. He assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created before exiting...

Impact Buchanan's second start was an improvement, as it included an assist to a goal scored by Ayoze Perez. Unfortunately for the former, his action was cut short by an undisclosed injury that makes him questionable for Villarreal's game against Athletic on April 6.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Thierno Barry - Goal before exit Barry scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Getafe. He was subbed off due to injury in the 76th minute.

Impact Barry finished his March the same way he began his February, with a goal. However, an undisclosed injury took him out of action early, making him questionable for Villarreal's next game against Athletic on April 6.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - 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

Lewandowski leads the way as Barcelona regains 3-point advantage over Madrid

Barcelona has reestablished its three-point lead over Real Madrid at the top of the Spanish league after beating Catalan rival Girona 4-1

MARCH 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kiko Femenia - Makes bench Sunday Femenia (shoulder) is on the bench for Sunday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Femenia returns for the first time since February 8th, missing the last four matches through injury. A regular starter when fit, Femenia will be eased back into action if called upon from the bench.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Still doubtful Sunday Femenia (shoulder) is still a doubt for Sunday's clash against Getafe, coach Marcelino said in a press conference.

Impact Femenia has missed the last four league games due to a shoulder injury and remains a doubt for Sunday's match. He trained normally all week but the coaching staff appears reluctant to rush him back to avoid a setback. Juan Foyth is expected to start at right-back for now.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Gueye - Ruled out Sunday Gueye (ankle) picked up an injury during international duty and has been ruled out of Sunday's clash against Getafe, coach Marcelino said in a press conference.

Impact Gueye suffered an ankle injury and will miss Sunday's game. His timeline for return is still unknown and he will likely be assessed in the coming days by Villarreal's medical staff since the injury happened on international duty. His absence will force a change in the starting XI with Santi Comesana expected to take his place in midfield.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Back available against Getafe Moreno (strain) is back available for Sunday's clash against Getafe, coach Marcelino said in the press conference.

Impact Moreno missed the last five league games due to injury but is back in the squad and available for Sunday's match. However, he is unlikely to be rushed back and may build fitness off the bench before competing for a starting spot in the coming games.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Earns first start Buchanan registered one shot (zero on goal) and six crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid.

Impact Buchanan earned his first start for La Liga, sending six crosses against Real Madrid. He enters the international break making one start in five league games, generating 12 crosses (two accurate) and five tackles (two won).

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE