Villarreal Team News Page 8 - Soccer

Alex Baena - Provides assist in draw Alex Baena assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Osasuna. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Baena notched his 14th and final assist of the season in the 57th minute as he set up Jose Luis Morales for the equalizing goal. The midfielder ended the season as the league leader in assists. Additionally, he set a new career-high with 84 chances created this season.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Luis Morales - Scores in draw Morales scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Morales came off the bench in the first half, replacing the injured Alexander Sorloth. He notched his seventh goal of the season in the 57th minute, equalizing his number from the previous season.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pepe Reina - Makes five saves in draw Reina had five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Osasuna.

Impact Reina made a rare appearance in the starting XI, after being a substitute for a majority of the season. It was a strong performance by the veteran goalkeeper, as he made five saves while allowing only one goal. He ended La Liga with two starting appearances and two goals allowed while making seven saves.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 25 • YOUTUBE

Alexander Sorloth - Forced off early Sorloth was forced off in the first half of Saturday's match against Osasuna with an injury.

Impact Sorloth left the match in the 17th minute succumbing to injury and being replaced by Jose Morales. The forward ends an incredible season with 23 goals and six assists in 34 appearances during his first year with Villarreal.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Absent against Osasuna Pedraza (ankle) remains unavailable for Saturday's game versus Osasuna.

Impact Pedraza will miss his fourth consecutive match, ending his season with one goal, three assists, 21 key passes and 69 crosses (17 accurate) in 23 appearances (15 starts).

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Plays second half Albiol had one tackle (zero won) and one interception in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Albiol came off the bench to play the second half of Sunday's match. It was his first appearance since May 5, having missed the last two matches with an injury. He's managed to record four goals in the last five games played, totaling nine tackles, 11 clearances and four blocks in that span.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yerson Mosquera - On scoresheet Mosquera assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-4 draw against Real Madrid.

Impact Mosquera was able to land on the scoresheet again with his first assist of the season. He was also able to provide two goals with one assist in the last five matches, making a total of 13 starts in 15 appearances since joining the side.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Two assists in return Moreno assisted twice to go with three crosses (one accurate) and five chances created in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Moreno was back in the lineup for Villarreal after missing the last three matches with a calf injury. He provided two assists, which gives him six on the season to go along with his 10 goals. The forward has also made 28 starts in 30 appearances during his sixth season with the team.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Alexander Sorloth - Incredible in draw Sorloth scored four goals to go with nine shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Sorloth had his best performance of his career Sunday, recording a double brace, however it was still not enough to take the win. His four goals puts him in sole possession of first place of the golden boot race with just one more game left. With 23 goals, it surpassed his career high by double while also producing four multi-scoring games this campaign.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Filip Jorgensen - Sees four go Jorgensen had two saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-4 draw versus Real Madrid.

Impact Jorgensen allowed four goals in one match for the third time this season, conceding 63 goals in 36 appearances. However with 143 saves, he has sole possession of first place for the most saves in La Liga. The keeper will head to Osasuna for the final game of the season on Saturday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests. Jorgensen also allowed just a goal on six saves against the opponent during the last outing on Nov 26.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21 • YOUTUBE

Arnaut Danjuma - Returning from loan spell Danjuma will rejoin Villarreal following the conclusion of his loan stay with Everton.

Impact Danjuma's loan stay in the Premier League probably can't be looked on too favorably considering he made just 14 appearances (five starts) in which he registered one goal on 25 shots (nine on target), 10 crosses (zero accurate) and six chances created. Based on that performance, it's hard to imagine Danjuma forcing his way into the Villarreal starting XI with any consistency next season.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Back from suspension Femenia completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Osasuna on Saturday.

Impact Femenia will be eligible for the season finale and should start on the right side of the defense, a role he's had in the last nine matches he's been available for El Submarino Amarillo. Femenia has racked up 36 clearances, 33 tackles. 31 interceptions and 26 crosses in 22 appearances (15 starts) this term.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona seals lucrative 2nd place in Spain, Sorloth scores 4 as Villarreal draws with Real Madrid

Barcelona has routed Rayo Vallecano 3-0 to secure second place in the Spanish league and a spot in the lucrative Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

MAY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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MAY 19 • YOUTUBE

Gerard Moreno - Starting in injury return Moreno (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Moreno returns from an injury which has kept him out of Villarreal's last four matches. The attacker returns to the starting XI straight away as he looks to add to his 14 goal involvements in 30 appearances this season.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Available from bench Albiol (undisclosed) is available from the bench during Sunday's match against Real Madrid.

Impact Albiol returns after missing Villarreal's last two matches through injury. The defender is a locked in starter when fit, but settles for a role on the bench to start Sunday's match.

MAY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Francis Coquelin - Set to play Sunday Coquelin (knee) is set to be an option for Sunday's match against Real Madrid, per manager Marcelino. "Coquelin is in the mix as he already trained yesterday and today."

Impact Coquelin had missed last match with a knee injury as he will look to return to the pitch Sunday. He will likely start off the bench, having only started twice in the last four matches, totaling seven tackles in that span.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Albiol - Ruled questionable Albiol (undisclosed) is set to be a fitness test for Sunday's match against Real Madrid, confirmed manager Marcelino. "Albiol has been involved this week, training individually, th...

Impact With Kiko Femenia suspended, this could cause some changes to the back line for Villarreal if Albiol is ruled out. Yerson Mosquera will likely move to right back, with Aissa Mandi an option to enter the starting XI if needed. The defender also missed last match with an injury, starting the last four matches in a row since Apr 1.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Trains ahead of weekend Moreno (calf) "has been progressing and has trained" Friday ahead of Sunday's match versus Real Madrid, said manager Marcelino.

Impact Moreno is set for a fitness test Sunday after missing the last three matches with a calf injury. He will likely return to the starting XI if ruled fit, recording 15 starts during his previous 16 appearances, totaling two goals and two assists in 37 shots (10 on target) and 26 chances created in that span.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Bailly - Plays full game against Girona Bailly had one tackle (zero won) and nine clearances in Tuesday's 1-0 win versus Girona.

Impact Bailly made nine clearances, two blocks, and four recoveries. In his last three appearances, he has accumulated 14 clearances, two tackles, and one interception. He has won 29 duels this season, boasting one of the highest duel success rates in the league.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Manu Trigueros - Subbed on against Girona Trigueros recorded no stats in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Girona.

Impact Trigueros had limited playing time as he replaced Alex Baena in the 93rd minute. Trigueros had only two touches of the ball and made a recovery. Despite starting just one of his 13 appearances, he leads the team in the percentage of aerial duels won.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Femenia - Sent off against Girona Femenia recorded one tackle (one won), three clearances and four interceptions in Tuesday's 1-0 win over Girona. He was sent off after acquiring two yellow cards in the 95th minute...

Impact Femenia had a good defensive performance and also made six recoveries before being sent off in the 95th minute. He also created a chance. He has recorded 31 interceptions this season, ranking among the best in the league. He will miss the next game against Real Madrid.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Bertrand Traore - Scores against Girona Traore scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 56th minute...

Impact Traore netted the game's only goal in the 59th minute. He also made a tackle, a clearance, and three recoveries, but lost the most duels in the match. This was just his ninth appearance of the season and also his first goal.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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