Impact Guedes notched his third goal of the season in the 65th minute as he equalized the contest. However, the forward failed to create a chance in the match after creating three in the previous fixture.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
VILLARREAL 7-4-2 · 4TH IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
7-4-2 · 4TH IN LALIGA · CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
Next Match vs Girona (H) · Sun 1:00PM
VIL -122 TOTAL 2.5
Goncalo Guedes - Scores in defeat Guedes scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus Celta Vigo.
Filip Jorgensen - Concedes three in defeat Jorgensen made four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against Celta Vigo.
Impact Jorgensen had a tough time in goal, allowing three goals in the loss. The goalkeeper hadn't allowed more than two goals in a match since January against Barcelona. He did make four saves in the match, extending his streak of making four or more saves to six games. Next, he'll face off against Sevilla, a team with 45 goals in 34 games.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Celta Vigo closer to avoiding relegation after edging Villarreal in Spanish league
Anastasios Douvikas scores the winning goal two minutes after coming off the bench as Celta Vigo moves closer to securing another season in the top tier with a 3-2 win over 10-man...MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Santi Comesana - Suspended again Comesana was sent off in the first half of Sunday's match against Celta Vigo.
Impact Comesana was shown a straight red card in the 17th minute forcing Villarreal down to ten men. The midfielder, who recently returned from suspension, will be suspended for next week's match against Sevilla.
MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Bailly - Ready to play Bailly (undisclosed) will be an option for Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo, per manager Marcelino. "Eric has been training all week at with the group at normal, so he will be available...
Impact Bailly will make a return to the matchday roster after missing the last month and a half with an undisclosed injury. He had been able to start eight of the nine games played, generating 32 clearances in that span.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Moreno - Still not ready to play Moreno (calf) will not be an option for Sunday's trip to Celta Vigo, per manager Marcelino. "Gerard is not going to be here since he was not able to train with the team this week".
Impact Moreno was just an unused option last match with a strain, but is left completely off the team sheet with a calf injury. He has done a decent job at forward for Villarreal, totaling 10 goals and four assist in 29 appearances, 27 of them coming as starts. This gives Alexander Sorloth anther chance to start at forward versus Celta Vigo.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Albiol - Returns to starting XI Albiol recorded three tackles (one won) and four clearances in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.
Impact Albiol returned to the starting XI Sunday after missing the previous match due to a yellow card suspension. The veteran defender's four clearances led the way for Villarreal's clean sheet effort as they defeated Rayo Vallecano by a margin of 3-0. Albiol has been in and out of the lineup lately due to injury and disciple issues. Over Villarreal's last nine matches, Albiol has appeared in just three (three starts). On the whole, Albiol has featured 24 times (23 starts) for Villarreal and provided one assist on the campaign.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Baena - Racks up the assists Alex Baena assisted thrice to go with two shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Baena supplied the assist for each of Villarreal's three goals as Sunday as they trounced Rayo Vallecano. Baena has been a fixture in the Villarreal starting XI during the 2023-2024 campaign. He's scored twice over his 30 appearances (29 starts) and leads La Liga with 12 assists.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Yerson Mosquera - Scores rare goal in win Mosquera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Mosquera's first La Liga goal Sunday helped Villarreal past Rayo Vallecano by a margin of 3-0. He also produced amiably on the defensive end, racking up six tackles (three won), five clearances and an interception in Villarreal's clean sheet effort. Mosquera has now started in five successive Villarreal matches and is averaging just over four clearances and just over one interception per match during that span.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Sorloth - Leads line in victory Sorloth scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Soroloth continued his scorching run of form Sunday as he netted a brace to lead Villarreal over Rayo Vallecano 3-0. The goals were his 16th and 17th league goals this season, tying him for second in La Liga. Over his last 10 appearances (eight starts), Soroloth has put forth a scorched earth campaign; scoring 10 goals and providing one assist. Soroloth has also scored three times in the Europa League this season, bringing his goal total in all competitions to 20.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Jorgensen - Clean sheet effort Jorgensen registered four saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Jorgensen repelled each of the four Ray Vallecano shots he faced Sunday en route to Villarreal's 3-0 victory. The clean sheet was Jorgensen's second in his last five matches. Over that span, he's made 26 saves and conceded just four times. Jorgensen and the Villarreal backline will face an advantageous matchup next Sunday when they travel to take-on a Celta Vigo attack that has scored just 37 times in 33 matches.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
VILLARREAL CF 3 - 0 RAYO VALLECANO | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
APRIL 28 • YOUTUBE
Gerard Moreno - Available off bench Sunday Moreno (strain) is on the bench for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano.
Impact Moreno was doubtful to face Rayo after experiencing discomfort earlier in training this week, and while he'll be available off the bench, he's clearly not 100 percent. This means Goncalo Guedes will start upfront alongside Alexander Sorloth.
APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE
Gerard Moreno - Doubtful to play Sunday Moreno is doubtful for Sunday's game against Rayo Vallecano after picking up a muscular injury during training this week, manager Marcelino told media during his pre-match press co...
Impact The potential absence of Moreno will weaken Villarreal's attack considerably, as the veteran forward has formed a great partnership with Alexander Sorloth upfront. If Moreno can't go Sunday, then Goncalo Guedes or Jose Luis Morales would be alternatives to play upfront alongside Sorloth.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Eric Bailly - Won't play against Rayo Bailly has been ruled out to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday, Victor Franch of MARCA reports. "Bailly is out," manager Marcelino told media during Friday's pre-match press conference...
Impact Bailly has struggled with injuries all season and has been limited to just nine appearances (eight starts) with Villarreal since joining the club during the January transfer window. This will be his fifth straight absence, and his next chance to feature will come against Celta Vigo on May 5.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Bertrand Traore - Ruled out for Sunday Traore (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's match against Rayo Vallecano, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.
Impact Traore played 18 minutes off the bench in Villarreal's 2-1 win at Almeria over the past weekend. While there's uncertainty on how long he'll be sidelined, his absence won't affect many fantasy decisions. The winger has made just four starts (and seven appearances) since joining from Aston Villa on loan, and he's yet to score, assist or play a full 90 with El Submarino Amarillo.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Alberto Moreno - Impact substitute performance Moreno assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Almeria.
Impact Moreno entered the fray Sunday for the final 29 minutes of Villarreal's 2-1 victory over Almeria. In just his second appearance (one start) since returning from a three-match red card ban, Moreno provided the assist for the game-winning goal in second half stoppage time. The assist was his second in La Liga this campaign and his first goal contribution since scoring versus Getafe in mid-Feb.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Alfonso Pedraza - Pivotal assist in victory Pedraza assisted once to go with three crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Almeria.
Impact Pedraza's assist in the first half helped open the scoring for Villarreal Sunday as they defeated Almeria 2-1. Pedraza was selected to the starting XI for the first occasion since missing 11 matches (all competitions) with an ankle injury. In addition to providing his third assist of the season, Pedraza also contributed defensively with two interceptions, two blocks and a clearance during his 61 minutes of play.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Santi Comesana - Back from one-game ban Comesana completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to return against Rayo Vallecano this weekend.
Impact Comesana was sent off in the 1-1 draw against Athletic Club on April 14, but the midfielder should be in the mix for a starting nod this weekend. He's expected to reclaim his regular role in central midfield alongside Dani Parejo.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Raul Albiol - Set for suspension return Albiol completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Impact The veteran center-back has been a regular name in Villarreal's defensive line, and he is expected to return to the starting lineup right away in his center-back role. Albiol has started in all but one of his 23 league outings this season.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Ilias Akhomach - Breaks goal drought Akhomach scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.
Impact Akhomach opened the scoring for Villarreal Sunday, as his first half goal led the way for the 2-1 victory over Almeria. Akhomach's goal was his third in all competitions this season and his first since Jan. Akhomach has just turned 20 years old and is experiencing his first full season in Spain's top flight. In all competitions, he's made 28 appearances (18 starts), scored three times and provided three assists.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Sorloth - Positive run of form continues Sorloth scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Almeria.
Impact Sorloth's goal in second half stoppage time was the decisive moment in the match Sunday, as Villarreal triumphed over Almeria by a score of 2-1. The goal was Soroloth's 15th of the campaign, tying him for the fourth most in La Liga. Since he was last left on the substitute's bench in mid-Feb., Soroloth has appeared in nine matches (seven starts). During those appearances, he's scored eight times, provided an assist and created nine chances.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Filip Jorgensen - Parries aside four shots Jorgensen had four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Almeria. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 62nd minute.
Impact Jorgensen stood firm against four of the five Almeria shots that troubled his goal Sunday as Villarreal defeated Almeria 2-1. Jorgensen has now faced at least five shots on target in each of his last four matches. Over that span, he's conceded four times, made 22 saves and kept one clean sheet. In his first season as Villarreal's number one goalkeeper, Jorgensen has kept just four clean sheets while contributing to the third worst defensive record in La Liga with 55 goals allowed through 32 matches. Jorgensen and the VIllarreal defense have a favorable matchup Sunday when they face a Rayo Vallecano side at home that has scored just 27 goals in 32 matches played.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Francis Coquelin - Starting Sunday Coquelin (thigh) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Almeria.
Impact Coquelin returns after missing last week's match against Athletic Bilbao through the injury. The midfielder had started three straight matches prior last week's absence and returns immediately to the starting XI now that he's fit.
APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE
Francis Coquelin - Late call for Sunday Coquelin (thigh) is expected to be a late call for Sunday's trip to Almeria, confirmed manager Marcelino. "If everything goes normally in these two days before the game and trainin...
Impact Coquelin is doing well in his recovery and could make the trip to Almeria is he returns to match day fitness. He already missed the match match with a thigh injury, recording four starts in five appearances, totaling five interceptions and four shots (one on target) in that span.
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