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Pape Gueye - Scores, leaves with injury in win Gueye scored a goal before being forced to exit Sunday's 2-1 win over Valencia due to a discomfort, about which coach Marcelino Garcia said "Pape's injury was a minor setback in th...

Impact Gueye converted a spot kick in first-half stoppage time but was unable to complete the game due to the issue. He's now questionable for upcoming fixtures, with his status now becoming a major concern for Villarreal given that he has been heavily involved in a box-to-box role lately. In case the injury is serious, his place in the starting lineup could be taken by either Dani Parejo or Thomas Partey.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Picked for bench Parejo (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Parejo was a late call for Sunday but has passed his testing, with the midfielder fit enough for a bench role. He will likely see time to test his legs before earning a start soon, seeing normal rotation in and out of a starting role.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Marin - Doesn't make call Marin (ankle) is out for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Marin is not with his club Sunday after some testing Saturday, not deemed fit enough to give his ankle a go. He will likely return next match after the close call Sunday, facing Barcelona on Feb. 28.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Makes bench Alfon (calf) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Valencia.

Impact Alfon is back and ready to play Sunday, with the forward recovering after training with his team this week. He finally ends a close to two-month absence and will have to build up some fitness, typically more of a depth option either way.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal vs Valencia Prediction and Betting Tips | 22nd February 2026 Spanish football features another edition of the Derbi de la Comunitat this weekend as Villarreal lock horns with Valencia in an important La Liga encounter at the Estadio de la Ce...

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Rafa Marin - Decision to be made Saturday Marin (ankle) has been trending in the right direction and a decision on his availability will be made after Saturday's training session, manager Marcelino told media Friday. "[Raf...

Impact Marin picked up the injury against Levante and asked to be subbed out, but the defender might recover quickly enough to be an option here. A late call on his availability will be made following the team's final training session Saturday.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Won't play Sunday Moreno (undisclosed) won't be an option for Sunday's game against Valencia, manager Marcelino Garcia Toral told media during Friday's press conference. "Moreno is out for this matc...

Impact This isn't much of a surprise, as Moreno didn't train throughout the week while nursing an undisclosed injury. Fitness issues have limited him considerably this season, but he's been excellent when available. Moreno has seven goals in 12 appearances this term.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Status to be determined Parejo (undisclosed) could be an option for Sunday's clash against Valencia, manager Marcelino Garcia Toral told media during Friday's press conference. "Friday was the first day h...

Impact Parejo didn't play in Villarreal's previous game due to a muscular issue, but his return to training Friday is certainly a positive sign. A final call on his status will be made Saturday, but it seems he's trending in the right direction.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Still not training Moreno (undisclosed) was still not training Friday and is unlikely for Sunday's clash against Valencia, according to Apuntesports.

Impact Moreno picked up a knock during the pregame warmup against Espanyol and was still held out of training Friday, leaving his chances of suiting up against Valencia on Sunday hanging by a thread. The captain has been a locked-in starter whenever he is fit for Villarreal, so his potential absence would once again shake up the starting XI. Nicolas Pepe and Ayoze Perez are the top candidates to take on expanded roles in the attack while Moreno works his way back.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rafa Marin - Unlikely against Valencia Marin (knee) wasn't spotted in team training Friday and is unlikely for Sunday's clash against Valencia, according to Apuntesports.

Impact Marin picked up a knee injury against Levante last time out and was still sidelined from training on Friday, making his chances of featuring against Valencia on Sunday slim at best. The center-back has yet to ramp up his workload, and unless he makes a late push, he is trending toward missing this one. If he cannot go, Renato Veiga is in line to slot alongside Pau Navarro in central defense while Marin works his way back.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Gonzales - Could return Sunday Alfon (calf) was back in team training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Valencia, according to Apuntesports.

Impact Alfon arrived at his new club still managing a calf issue, but the forward returned to full team training Friday and now has a real shot to feature in Sunday's showdown against Valencia. That would be a timely boost for the Yellow Submarine, adding another live body to the frontline and easing the load on Alberto Moleiro. If he is cleared, he gives the attack more flexibility and much-needed depth heading into the weekend.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Back in team training Parejo (undisclosed) was back in team training Friday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Valencia, according to Apuntesports.

Impact Parejo sat out the last match with a muscle issue but was back on the training pitch Friday, signaling the setback was minor. The veteran midfielder is now firmly in the mix for Sunday's showdown against his former club Valencia. If he gets the green light, he is in line to reclaim the starting spot he has consistently held in recent weeks under coach Marcelino Total.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona hosts Levante in La Liga looking to rebound from consecutive losses

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3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pape Gueye - Two shots, two crosses Gueye registered two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Wednesday's 1-0 victory over Levante. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Gueye would start in a fourth straight match Wednesday, recording a decent day in the attack with two shots and two chances created, although no goal contribution. He has yet to earn a goal contribution since returning from AFCON, remaining at two goals and one assist.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Provides assist Pepe assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Levante. In addition, he was given a yellow card i...

Impact Pepe would find Georges Mikautade in the 57th minute for the lone goal of the match, earning an assist. This comes just a game after scoring a goal, now with three goal contributions in his past four appearances. He is up to three goals and four assists in league play this season, just two goal contributions off of last season's tally.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Scores loan goal of match Mikautadze scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) and one corner in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Levante.

Impact Mikautadze would find the back of the net yet again for the lone goal of the match, with the forward scoring in the 57th minute. This is a third straight appearance with a goal for the forward, now with four goal contributions in their past three games. He has scored eight goals and four assists in 19 appearances (13 starts).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Partey - Featured off bench Wednesday Partey (groin) featured 11 minutes off bench in Wednesday's 1-0 win against Levante, confirming he is back available for Villarreal.

Impact Partey put his groin issue behind him this week, logging 11 minutes off the bench in Wednesday's win over Levante after working his way back through full team training. It's a positive development for the Yellow Submarine, giving them another body and some added muscle in midfield. That said, once the squad is at full strength, he's expected to slot into more of a rotational role rather than lock down a guaranteed starting spot.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mikautadze helps Villarreal tighten grip on third place with 1-0 win at Levante in Spanish league

Villarreal has strengthened its hold on third place in the Spanish league with a 1-0 win at Levante in a match that was initially postponed last year

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Rafa Marin - Suffers injury against Levante Marin subbed off with a potential knee issue during the midweek meeting with Levante.

Impact Marin got hurt following a knock in the second half of this match, but it remains to be seen if he picked up a significant injury. It was his first league appearance in three games in February, and he contributed seven clearances, one interception and one block over 79 minutes on the field. Renato Veiga could return to the initial lineup alongside Pau Navarro in case Marin is ruled out of future matchups.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Scores against Getafe Mikautadze scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Getafe.

Impact Mikautadze started on the bench but still made a major impact, scoring his side's only goal from a rebound inside the box. The Georges Mikautadze forward has now scored in back to back league matches, and his return of seven goals and four assists in just 12 starts is highly impressive. Despite it being a frustrating performance overall for Villarreal, he made the most of his opportunity and continues to show strong attacking efficiency. He will look to build on that momentum in the next fixture against Levante, who sit 19th, where he could push his way back into the starting lineup.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Out Wednesday Parejo (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's match against Levante.

Impact Parejo was a late call for Wednesday, but has not passed his testing, with the midfielder sent to the sidelines due to an undisclosed injury. The club takes the field again Sunday and will hope he is an option, as he did start in four of their past five games.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dani Parejo - Late call Wednesday Parejo (muscular) is a late call for Wednesday's clash against Levante, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Dani has a muscular problem, we have to see if he can b...

Impact Parejo is battling a muscular issue and will be evaluated ahead of Wednesday's showdown against Levante to determine whether he can make the matchday squad. The veteran has been a locked-in starter in Villarreal's midfield this season, so his status is one to monitor closely. If he's forced to miss time, Santi Comesana is the top candidate to step in and absorb those minutes in the engine room.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Remains out Wednesday Moreno (undisclosed) remains out for Wednesday's clash against Levante, coach Marcelino Total said in the press conference. "Gerard remains out."

Impact Moreno is still sidelined after the muscular issue he picked up during the warmup against Espanyol, and for now, he remains out of action. There's no firm timetable on his return, and this latest setback hits hard for Villarreal. The captain is a locked-in starter whenever he's fit, a cornerstone of the front line, so losing him forces a tactical reshuffle in the starting XI. With Moreno unavailable, expect either Nicolas Pepe or Ayoze Perez to step up and log heavier minutes as the Yellow Submarine looks to keep its attacking edge intact.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Struggling Rayo Vallecano stuns Atletico Madrid 3-0 amid fan boycott

Struggling Rayo Vallecano has upset Atletico Madrid 3-0 in La Liga in a stunning win watched by only around 5,000 people because of a protest by Rayo fans

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