VILLARREAL NEWS

Jorge Cuenca - Scores winner versus Valencia Jorge Cuenca scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Cuenca scored the game-winner in the 54th minute with his third goal in the season. That was his second goal in the last seven games (four starts), and the another was in the season debut. The left-back also received his seventh yellow card in the campaign, though.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jorgensen - Keeps clean sheet in win Jorgensen recorded seven saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Valencia.

Impact Jorgensen matched his second-most saves in the season to help Villarreal win at home. The goalkeeper also logged his fourth clean sheet in the season, but only second in his last 21 starts. He will now face a tougher matchup against Atletico on Apr 1.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Gets suspended for yellow cards Femenia sent three inaccurate crosses while adding one tackle, one interception and one clearance in Sunday's 1-0 win over Valencia. He also earned a yellow-card suspension after r...

Impact Femenia has been a regular for Villarreal of late and has now started eight matches in a row at right-back in league play, but that streak will end after the international break. Femenia's next chance to play will come against Athletic Bilbao on April 14.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Ruled out Sunday Bailly (undisclosed) is not in the squad for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Bailly was forced off early in mid week against Marseille and remains injured enough to miss Sunday's squad. The defender has two weeks to recover over the international break before Villarreal's next match.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Forced off early Bailly was forced off in the second half of Thursday's clash with Marseille due to an apparent injury.

Impact Bailly was brought off in the 51st minute in clear discomfort. The center-back was replaced by Yerson Mosquera, who could see more chances in the starting XI if Bailly is ruled out for any significant period of time. Bailly will have one chance to return, a Sunday match against Valencia, before the international break.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Picks up calf issue Reina is out for Thursday's clash with Marseille due to a calf injury, Villarreal announced.

Impact Reina won't be an option for Thursday's clash after getting the starting two of the last three matches. With Reina on the sideline it will be Filip Jorgensen who takes back over in the starting XI. Jorgensen has been the preferred option in most competitions of late, though Reina has gotten Cup minutes recently.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Finds back of net Sunday Sorloth scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 victory over Betis.

Impact Sorloth was a massive problem for Betis' defensive line in this game, and the Norway international left his mark after contributing to two of the team's three goals. He set up Alejandro Baena's first-half equalizer on a two-on-one sequence, and then he delivered the game-winning goal in the second half following a perfect set-up from Gerard Moreno. Sorloth is now up to 13 goals and five assists on the season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Credited with assist Sunday Moreno assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 win against Betis.

Impact Moreno had a hand in all three goals in this comeback win Sunday. He started the play that led to Alex Baena's first goal, and then he delivered the cross that led to Sokratis' own goal in the early stages of the second half. He wasn't done yet, as he also set up Alexander Sorloth's game-winning strike with a perfect through ball. Moreno is up to 10 goals and three assists this season.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jorgensen - Gives up two goals Jorgensen recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Betis. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 78th minute.

Impact There's not much Jorgensen could've done to prevent the two goals he conceded in the first half, as both were finishes from very close range where the defensive line didn't provide much help. Jorgensen should be happy with the win, but conceding two goals certainly conspires against his fantasy value. He'll aim to bounce back against Valencia on Sunday.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Baena - Scores goal in win Alex Baena scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Betis.

Impact Baena had to tap the ball into the open net following a two-on-one sequence that saw him and Alexander Sorloth go up against a helpless Rui Silva late in the first half. Baena has been very consistent for Villarreal, and his scoring tally is now up to two goals and nine assists in 25 Liga starts.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moreno - Sees red card against Betis Moreno was sent off in the second half of Sunday's 3-2 win over Real Betis, meaning he'll be suspended to face Valencia this upcoming Sunday. He finished with two crosses, two inte...

Impact Moreno had started in each of Villarreal's last four league matches, but the defender will be forced to sit out the team's next two games in all competitions, as he's also suspended to face Marseille in the UEFA Europa League. Moreno's earliest chance to return will come against Atletico Madrid on April 1 following the international break.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moreno - Sent off in Europa League Moreno was sent off during Thursday's Europa League clash against Marseille.

Impact Moreno was shown a pair of yellow cards and handed his marching orders in the second half. The wing-back will now be suspended for the second leg against Marseille. Moreno will still be eligible in league action, where he's started six of the last seven matches.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Baena - Provides assist in win Alex Baena assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 5-1 win versus Granada.

Impact Baena notched his ninth assist of the season in the 19th minute as he helped extend the lead. The midfielder has been instrumental for the Villareal attack, as he's recorded three assists over the past four games.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Provides three assists in win Dani Parejo assisted thrice to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Granada.

Impact Parejo made his return to the starting XI after coming off the bench in the previous two games while nursing a knee injury. Doing so, he had his best game of the season as he registered three assists in a lopsided win.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Etienne Capoue - Scores in win Capoue scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 victory versus Granada. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 84th m...

Impact Capoue notched his first goal of the season in the 32nd minute to extend the lead for his team. The midfielder made his return to the starting XI after being relegated to the bench since early January.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Goncalo Guedes - Scores in win Guedes scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Granada.

Impact Guedes notched his second goal for Villareal in the 47th minute, only two minutes after coming onto the field. The forward had previously started the past two games, but he was moved back to a substitute role in this one.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Concedes once in win Reina had two saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 5-1 win over Granada.

Impact Reina made a rare appearance in the Starting XI, due to the manager wanting to get him playing time before the Europa League knock-out games. The goalkeeper had not played since December; however, he nearly recorded a clean sheet, but he was beaten in the 91st minute. He will most likely play his next match against Marseille in the Europa League.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Scores hat-trick in win Sorloth scored three goals to go with three shots (three on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 5-1 victory over Granada.

Impact Sorloth had his best game of the season as he scored three goals in the lopsided Villareal win. He opened up the scoring with two first half goals, before putting the finishing touches in the second half as he got the team's fifth goal of the match. The striker has now matched his goal total from last season.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Cuenca - Will return to face Betis Cuenca completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and will be available to face Real Betis on Sunday.

Impact Cuenca is back after a one-game suspension. While his presence will add another option for Villarreal's backline, he's not expected to make a massive impact from a fantasy perspective, as he's made just 15 starts and 20 appearances.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Suffers calf injury Albiol has picked up muscle damage to his left calf and is expected to sit out indefinitely.

Impact Albiol has made 20 starts in 21 appearances in La Liga play this season, assisting once while logging in 91 clearances, 16 tackles (nine won) and 20 blocks while holding on to two clean sheets. In his absence, Yerson Mosquera will get the start at center back, alongside Eric Bailly for Villarreal.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jorgensen - Six saves in win Jorgensen allowed a goal while making six saves during Friday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Jorgensen conceded a goal in the 86th minute, but was backed with three goals during Friday's win. The keeper has allowed a goal in each of Villarreal's last three matches while combining for nine saves.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Nets brace Friday Comesana scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and making three tackles (winning all three) during Friday's 3-1 win over Real Sociedad.

Impact Comesana found the back of the net in the 17th and 47th minutes scoring Villarreal's first two goals while leading the team with three tackles. The goals were the first goal involvement since scoring in the Europa League in November for Comesana who has started seven straight matches for Villarreal.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE