Villarreal can launch an outsider La Liga title bid if it beats Barcelona
Villarreal has quietly mounted a potential dark horse title campaign through most of the first half of La LigaDECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press
Clement Lenglet - Suffers MCL injury Lenglet underwent further scans that revealed he suffered a medial collateral ligament injury that will rule him out for several weeks, the club announced.
Impact Lenglet was forced off early in Wednesday's clash against Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey after suffering what was later revealed to be an MCL injury. The normal recovery timeline for that type of injury is measured in several weeks, suggesting he won't be back before at least mid January. This is a blow for the Colchoneros, as he has been a regular starter in the backline this season due to injuries, and his absence will offer David Hancko a larger role in the backline and Marc Pubill increased playing time for Atletico.
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Clement Lenglet - Suffers knee indirect trauma Lenglet had to be substituted early in Wednesday's clash against Atletico Baleares in the Copa del Rey after suffering an indirect trauma to his right knee, the club announced.
Impact Lenglet will have to be assessed in the coming hours to know the extend of the injury he suffered in Wednesday's clash in the Copa del Rey. The Frenchman looks to have suffered an indirect trauma to his right knee, rising concerns about a serious injury that could sideline for some time. If this is the case, David Hancko and Marc Pubill are likely to see increased playing time in central defense for the Colchoneros.
DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Mbappé scores twice in Real Madrid's narrow Copa del Rey win over 3rd-tier Talavera
Kylian Mbappé has scored twice and Real Madrid defeated third-division club Talavera 3-2 in the round of 32 of the Copa del ReyDECEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press
Clement Lenglet - Injured in Copa del Rey Lenglet was brought off with an apparent injury during Wednesday's clash with Atletico Baleares.
Impact Lenglet picked up an injury in the opening 10 minutes of the Copa del Rey match and was replaced by David Hancko. The defender is just returning from a muscular issue and now lands straight back on the sideline. Lenglet will hope this isn't a serious injury before a Sunday trip to Girona, the last match prior to the winter break.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Alexander Sorloth - Picks up discomfort Sorloth is out for Wednesday's Copa del Rey match against Atletico Baleares due to discomfort.
Impact Sorloth has hit the sidelines for the club's midweek match and will be unavailable, as he will now be a late call for Sunday's match against Girona as he attempts to recover. This also comes after some rumors that he could be looking for a move out of the club, seeing more of a rotational role this campaign, with nine starts in 21 appearances this campaign. He will hope for a return come Sunday's match, although that will be up in the air as he recovers and possibly faces a move out when the window opens in two weeks.
DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
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