Villarreal Team News Page 2 - Soccer

Real Valladolid CF 1 vs 2 Villarreal CF | Game Highlights ⚽

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

REAL VALLADOLID CF 1 - 2 VILLARREAL CF I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Alex Baena - Nine crosses in win Alex Baena had three shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Baena attempted nine crosses (completing four), creating seven chances as his side won away from home. One of Baena's crosses led to the final goal, which saw Ayoze Perez score to win the game. However, the cross was not credited as an assist due to a minor touch as it entered the box.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Assists opening goal in away win Kiko Femenia assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Valladolid.

Impact Femenia assisted Thierno Barry in the 29th minute to help his side take the lead in their 2-1 victory over Valladolid. This came as his first goal involvement of the season, and he made it four chances created in his last five matches. Last season, the full-back didn't provide a single assist.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Scores late away winner Perez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Valladolid.

Impact Perez scored an 84th-minute winner as he came off the bench. He had returned from an undisclosed injury that had made him unavailable for three matches. The winger created three chances in 20 minutes, this was the joint most he created in any game this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Costa - Back after one match out Costa (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Costa returns after missing last week's match due to an undisclosed injury. The absence broke a streak of six straight starts for Costa as he returns immediately to the center of Villarreal's defense now that he's fit.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Out with shoulder issues Bailly is out for Saturday's match against Valladolid due to shoulder issues, according to manager Marcelino Garica Toral. "Eric is also low because of the problem he has in his sh...

Impact Bailly is heading to the sidelines for what looks to be a short spell, with the defender having suffered a shoulder injury. This will be an unfortunate loss for the club, as he has started in around half of their matches. That said, this will force a change, with Logan Costa or Willy Kambwala possibly taking his spot in their return from injury.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Yeremi Pino - Sees time off bench Pino (undisclosed) has featured off the bench in each of the club's past two matches.

Impact Pino has been back in the fold for a bit, featuring in each of the club's past two matches for a total of 33 minutes off the bench. He continues to see rotational time, starting in four of his nine appearances on the team sheet this season. That said, he will hope to get the start again soon after only appearing off the bench in the club's past two contests.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Kambwala - Ready for play Kambwala (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "We also recovered Willy."

Impact Kambwala is ready for play again, which should come as no surprise after training this week. This is huge news, as the defender has missed the past seven matches and has only been available for three games this season. He started in one of his three appearances on the team sheet before his injury and will likely serve off the bench in his return Saturday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Costa - Fit to play Costa (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Costa seems to be available for the game."

Impact Costa looks to be back in the fold for the club, with the defender appearing to be an option for Saturday's match. This is great news for the club and player, as he is a crucial starter for the team. He did start in all but two matches before his injury and will look to reclaim the starting role in his return Saturday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Set for return Perez (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's match against Valladolid, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. "Ayoze seems to be available for the game."

Impact Perez is finally back with the team after around a month and three matches out, having overcome his undisclosed issues. The attacker started in the four matches ahead of his injury, and will hope to reclaim that spot Saturday. However, it appears the club may take his return cautiously, working him in off the bench before a full return next contest.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Kambwala - Training Tuesday Kambwala (undisclosed) was in training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Kambwala looks to be back in training, with his team taking to their X account to post a picture of the defender outside. The question seems to be what type of training, as it was not disclosed if he was running, working individually or with the group. He will hope to be back in the fold soon, having missed out since Aug. 26 due to his issues.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Cardona - Active on both sides of ball Cardona took an off target shot, crossed five times (one accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Cardona was a part of the Villarreal back four that didn't allow a goal from open play leading the team with three interceptions. The fullback has been active on both sides of the ball lately combining for three shots, two chances created, 15 crosses and six clearances over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Makes four tackles Femenia blocked a shot, made two interceptions and four tackles (winning two) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Femenia was a part of the Villarreal back four that didn't allow a goal from open play Sunday. The fullback has started and played every minute in La Liga this season combining for two chances created, five crosses and 14 tackles over his last three starts.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Scores with lone shot Comesana scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances and making six tackles (winning five) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Comesana found the back of the net in the 44th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Villarreal with six tackles. The midfielder has two goal involvements over his last three starts to go along with four chances crated and nine tackles.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal CF 1 vs Getafe CF 1 | Game Highlights ⚽

OCTOBER 21 • YOUTUBE

VILLARREAL CF 1 - 1 GETAFE CF I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Logan Costa - Out against Getafe Costa (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Costa misses out on Sunday's match after being a doubt in the buildup. The defender will hope to return in time for next week's match at Valladolid after starting six straight matches prior to Sunday's absence.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Good to go Sunday Bailly (not injury related) is in the starting XI to face Getafe on Sunday.

Impact Bailly was a doubt in the buildup to the match after returning late from international duty. The defender starts his first match of October in the center of Villarreal's back four.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Fit to start Albiol (knock) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Albiol is good to go after dealing with a knock in the buildup to Sunday's match. The defender starts his second consecutive match alongside Eric Bailly in the heart of Villarreal's back four.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Costa - Game-time call for Sunday Costa (undisclosed) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact It's unclear what kind of issue Costa is dealing with, but recent reports have indicated that the defender will be a game-time call for Sunday's clash. Costa has started at center-back in each of Villarreal's last six games, so losing him would be quite a blow, especially since Raul Albiol is dealing with a knock and Eric Bailly is uncertain to play after returning late from NT duty with Ivory Coast.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Dealing with knock Albiol is dealing with a knock and is expected to undergo a late fitness test to see if he'll be able to play against Getafe on Sunday, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact It's unclear when Albiol picked up this knock, but he's been part of the starting lineup in training, so it seems things are trending in the right direction. The veteran center-back will be needed, as Villarreal figure to be quite depleted defensively for this contest due to a plethora of injuries and fitness issues.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Doubtful to face Getafe Bailly (not injury related) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact Bailly returned late from international duty, and it remains to be seen if he'll be fit enough to play on such a quick turnaround. All signs point to the defender being a game-time call, as Villarreal could use his experience in what figures to be a depleted defensive line.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Sidelined once again Pedraza (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact Pedraza has been dealing with a nagging ankle injury which has prevented him from playing at all this season. There's no clear timetable for his return to action, and Villarreal could certainly use him to provide depth on the left side of the defense.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Willy Kambwala - Remains out Kambwala (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's game against Getafe, Javi Mata of Diario AS reports.

Impact Villarreal are missing several pieces on the defensive end, and Kambwala won't be able to solve those woes, as he remains sidelined. He hasn't played for El Submarino Amarillo since the Aug. 23 win over Sevilla, which has been his lone appearance of the 2024-25 campaign thus far.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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