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Re-aggravates hamstring Moreno (hamstring) re-injured his hamstring before Sunday's clash with Mallorca.

Impact Moreno was ready to go after recovering from a hamstring injury that had plagued him over the summer, but it appears that it's not quite done disrupting his season just yet. The injury has sidelined him for two more matches and it appears that he could be in line to miss even more time. He will hope to make his return for Wednesday's midweek trip to Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal held by Atalanta in return to Champions League

Villarreal has been frustrated by Atalanta in its return to the Champions League after a 10-year absence

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist in draw Moreno took six shots (three on target) and assisted a goal in Tuesday's 2-2 Champions League draw against Atalanta. He also made an interception, two clearances and he created thr...

Impact Moreno was dangerous on Tuesday after disappointing in his previous outing for Villarreal before the international break, and he set up Arnaut Danjuma's go-ahead score against Atalanta. He will hope to be similarly effective Sunday versus Mallorca, which have conceded three goals in four La Liga matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Should be good to go Moreno (hamstring) is training without issue ahead of Tuesday's UCL match against Atalanta, according to manager Unai Emery.

Impact Moreno picked up a strain while with Spain during the international window but seems to be ready ahead of the first Champions League match of the season. As a result, Moreno will hope to start in Tuesday's game alongside Boulaye Dia to begin the group stage.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Spain camp Moreno picked up a thigh injury with the Spanish national team and returned to Villarreal, reports Football Espana.

Impact This isn't a positive sign for Moreno, who clearly pulled a muscle when he was forced off in Thursday's qualifier. He's been fairly healthy throughout his career, so this may only be a tweak, but for now, he's considered a doubt for the Sept. 11 game against Alaves.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up possible injury with Spain Moreno suffered a potential hamstring injury after being subbed off early in the second half of Thursday's qualifier, reports Marca.

Impact Moreno had to be subbed off early Thursday and reached for his hamstring area, which is never a good thing. The hope is that it's a tweak and he won't miss any time for Villarreal, but that's rarely the case. He's gotten off to a slow start with no goals or assists from seven shots in the first three matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up yellow card in draw Moreno made two tackles (one won) and two clearances and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moreno had a pretty quiet outing during their road draw, and couldn't do much on offense. The forward also received his second yellow card in three starts, though. That's something to keep in mind when they host Alaves on Sep 11.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Enrique names Spain squad with 7 changes from Euro 2020

Spain coach Luis Enrique has announced his squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with seven changes from the team that reached the semifinals of the European Championship

AUGUST 26, 2021 • Associated Press

Takes four shots in draw Moreno took four shots (two on goal) and created two chances during Monday's scoreless draw with Granada.

Impact Moreno recorded half of his team's total shots on goal despite a massive shot difference of 14-6 between the two teams. With his importance already proven one game into the new season, Moreno will hope to get on the scoreboard sooner rather than later. Up next is a trip to Espanyol.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Villarreal hopes for rare winning start

Villarreal hopes to end its winless streak in Spanish league openers when it hosts Granada

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Late sub Kepa helps Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup on penalties

Goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga was brought on as a late substitute and saved two spot kicks as Chelsea beat Villarreal 6-5 in a penalty shootout to win the UEFA Super Cup

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Extends contract by six seasons Moreno signed a six-year contract extension with Villarreal on Monday.

Impact Moreno has increased his scoring tally in each of the last five seasons and ended the 2020/21 campaign with 30 goals and 10 assists between league and UEL matches. After also making Spain's team at the Euros, he's agreed to stick around with the Yellow Submarines for the foreseeable future.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Only 4 teams remain at Euro 2020, which is headed to Wembley

The European Championship is coming to Wembley Stadium for the final three games of the tournament

JULY 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Top-scoring Spain with concerns up front at Euro 2020

Spain has advanced to the European Championship semifinals as the highest-scoring team in the tournament

JULY 3, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Italy advances to semifinals at Euro 2020

Nicolò Barella and Lorenzo Insigne scored a goal each to give Italy a 2-1 win over Belgium and a spot in the European Championship semifinals

JULY 2, 2021 • Associated Press

Doesn't play in win Moreno was left on the bench during Monday's 5-3 win over Croatia.

Impact Moreno had recorded assists in consecutive matches before this game, but the choice to start Ferran Torres and Pablo Sarabia on the wings paid off as each got on the scoresheet. Going into the quarterfinals, Moreno should have some value as his teammates have picked up the attacking pace, but he still needs to earn his place in the lineup.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Busquets proves key as Spain gets back on track at Euro 2020

Sergio Busquets had to pause for a moment while talking about his time away from the Spain squad because of the coronavirus

JUNE 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs assist in win Moreno provided one assist from two chances created and took two shots (one on goal) in 77 minutes of Wednesday's 5-0 win over Slovakia in Group E.

Impact Moreno recorded two assists in two straight matches as a winger instead of his usual role as a true striker. If Alvaro Morata is ever pushed out of the lineup, Moreno should have done enough to take his spot or switch positions with him as the knockout rounds kick off.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Letdown for Spain after another setback at Euro 2020

Not even Luis Enrique was able to hide his discontentment with Spain’s most recent setback

JUNE 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Provides assist in draw Moreno provided one assist from two chances created and missed a penalty during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Poland in Group E.

Impact Moreno finally earned a start after his excellent season for Villarreal and came within a post of taking the lead with his missed penalty effort in the second half. The Spanish attack certainly looked better with Moreno on the field, but it remains to be seen if Moreno did enough to earn a second start from manager Luis Enrique given his publicized preference for Alvaro Morata. The final group stage game will come against Slovakia, which are second in the group heading into the last day of the first round.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski gives Poland 1-1 draw against Spain at Euro 2020

Robert Lewandowski helped keep Poland alive at the European Championship by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Spain

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

The Latest: Lewandowski gives Poland 1-1 draw against Spain

Robert Lewandowski helped keep Poland alive at the European Championship by scoring a second-half equalizer in a 1-1 draw with Spain

JUNE 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Scoring becomes key as Spain and Poland meet at Euro 2020

Spain and Poland will have a common challenge when they meet Saturday at the European Championship

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Morata singled out as Spain struggles to score at Euro 2020

Álvaro Morata wasn’t the only one missing chances in Spain's 0-0 draw against Sweden in its European Championship opener

JUNE 15, 2021 • Associated Press

EURO 2020: Luis Enrique banking on Spain’s youth movement

Spain is heading to the European Championship with a team loaded with young players and hoping to finally move past the legacy of its great “tiki-taka” teams

JUNE 2, 2021 • Associated Press

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