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Pau Torres joins Aston Villa from Villarreal and links up again with former coach Unai Emery

Spain defender Pau Torres is linking up again with Unai Emery

JULY 12, 2023 • Associated Press

Villa confirm Pau Torres signing Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of Pau Torres from Villarreal. The Athletic reported last month that the Spain defender had agreed pe...

JULY 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another campaign as starter Torres kept 10 clean sheet and scored a goal in 34 La Liga appearances (all starts) this season for Villarreal.

Impact Torres has now kept at least 10 clean sheets in four consecutive La Liga seasons as a starting center-back at Villarreal. The 26-year-old has one year left on his contract heading into the summer.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Villarreal to clean sheet Torres blocked a shot, won a tackle and made four clearances during Wednesday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Torres was a part of the Villarreal back four that kept a clean sheet on Wednesday. The center back has helped his club keep ten clean sheets in 32 appearances while his four clearances in the match upped his season total to 131, tying him for the seventh highest total in La Liga.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return from suspension Torres will be eligible to feature in the midweek clash against Cadiz after serving a one-game yellow card suspension.

Impact Torres missed the win over Girona at the weekend, but he should take back over from Jorge Cuenca to start in central defense against Cadiz on Wednesday.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended against Girona Torres will miss next weekend's clash against Girona with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Torres picked up his 10th booking of the season in Saturday's win over Athletic Club, meaning he will be suspended for next weekend's match. Raul Albiol (undisclosed) if he's fit or Jorge Cuenca could replace him alongside Aissa Mandi in central defense for the game.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Sevilla Torres scored a goal off his lone shot, created two chances and made three clearances during Sunday's 2-1 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Torres didn't put up spectacular numbers on defense but more than made for that on the other end, appearing unmarked to send the ball home after a corner kick from the right was nodded towards him. This was the first goal of the campaign for the worldclass center-back and he'll be a key piece on his side's quest to obtain European qualification for next season.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Torres scored an own goal, won two tackles and made three clearances in Saturday's 3-2 win over Real Madrid.

Impact There was not much that Torres could do to stop the ball hitting him and bouncing into the net. The own goal should not define his performance as he made some important defensive interventions to help his side earn the three points.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On pace for career best season Torres recorded 14 clearance in a 3-0 win against Osasuna on March 19th.

Impact Torres has been keeping up with consistent performance all season, despite missing a few matches due to a suspension. He is averaging 4.3 clearances a game, bringing his total to 101 thus far. The defender is only 47 clearances away from matching his career high for a single season. With 12 contests left on the year, Torres could easily reach that goal if he continues his dominance in the back.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Barcelona Torres (undisclosed) is in Villarreal's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Barcelona.

Impact Torres is back in Villarreal's squad after missing last weekend's defeat against Elche. He is starting alongside Raul Albiol in central defense on Sunday.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't travel Friday Torres (undisclosed) didn't travel for Saturday's trip to Elche.

Impact Torres was a surprise addition to the injured list after not traveling for Saturday's match. The defender will likely be replaced by Jorge Cuenca, who got the start last time out. Torres' first chance to return is a Sunday clash with Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helps Villarreal to clean sheet Torres blocked a shot and made a tackle during Sunday's 1-0 win over Girona.

Impact Torres was a part of the Villarreal back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The centerback has now helped his club to seven clean sheets in 17 appearances while leading Villarreal with 15 blocks and 74 clearances.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Defends well in win Torres made seven clearances, a block and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Real Madrid. He also took a shot in the match.

Impact Torres was once again solid in defense as his side took down the reigning champions on Saturday, and he's now made 15 clearances across his last two La Liga matches.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features in loss Torres completed the full 90 during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Japan.

Impact Torres got his first minutes of the group stage and though he completed 174 passes (second-most), his performance wasn't the best given Japan's success on counter-attacks. While it's worth paying attention, Aymeric Laporte is more likely to feature in the knockout rounds.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar

Any downtime at the World Cup may mean study time for young Spain defender Hugo Guillamón

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Completes suspension Torres completed his one-match suspension during Thursday's 1-0 win over Espanyol.

Impact Torres managed to keep six clean sheets in 13 league starts, going into the World Cup for Spain in solid form despite some of the turmoil at hand in his club under new coach Quique Setien. With Eric Garcia and Aymeric Laporte in the national side, Torres may not be a guaranteed starter for his country in this particular World Cup.

NOVEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns fifth yellow card Torres picked up his fifth yellow card during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Mallorca and as a result will be suspended for Wednesday's trip to Espanyol.

Impact Torres conceded four of his five bookings to incur the suspension over the last six league matches. He figures to play a role for Spain at the World Cup and until then Aissa Mandi will likely take his place in the starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five clearances Torres blocked a shot and made five clearances during Thursday's 3-0 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Torres was a part of the Villarreal back four that conceded three first half goals on Thursday. Villarreal's defensive struggles in the match were out of character this season as Torres has helped his team to six clean sheets in his ten starts.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes booking in loss Torres conceded a yellow card and made two tackles (one won) during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Torres has already kept five clean sheets in eight matches to open the season but only one in his last four matches. What hasn't helped is a lack of consistent goalscoring (one in last four games) but that can also be chalked down to the absence of Gerard Moreno (hamstring). So long as Torres can avoid more bookings, he figures to be a reliable option for much of the season.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Spain coach Luis Enrique has provided some surprises in his second-to-last squad before the World Cup

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • Associated Press

Helps Villarreal to clean sheet Torres took an off target shot, blocked a shot and made six clearances during Sunday's 2-0 win over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Torres was a part of the Villarreal back line that kept a clean sheet on Sunday. The centerback finished with the second highest amount of clearances on the team while leading Villarreal with one blocked shot in the win.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well in season finale Torres made two tackles (one won), six clearances and one block while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Sunday's 2-0 win over Barcelona.

Impact Torres formed a great partnership with Raul Albiol as both were crucial for Villarreal to shut down opposing strikers and withstand some stretches of heavy pressure. This was another superb campaign for the talented centre back, who scored five goals and made one assist, created nine chances, made 32 tackles, 103 clearances and 23 blocks. Torres will certainly be subject of many rumors related to transfers to major European clubs, so this could very well have been his last match with the Yellow Submarine.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Benzema draws level with Raúl as Madrid's 2nd-highest scorer

Karim Benzema continues to add his name to Real Madrid’s history by scoring his 323rd goal to tie Raúl González as the club’s second-best scorer all-time behind Cristiano Ronaldo

MAY 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores, assists in win Torres scored a goal off two shots (one on target), provided an assist, created one chance and made one tackle, one clearance, one interception and four bliocks during Thursday's 5...

Impact Torres didn't have much work to do on defense and found a lot of room to go up the field and show what he can do on offensive set-pieces. First, the centre back assisted Juan Foyth for his side's second goal after Dani Parejo lifted the ball into the box in the 27th minute. Then, just before halftime, he appeared inside the six-yard box to score himself and make it 4-1 for Villarreal. Torres has five goals and one assist to combine with big numbers in peripheral categories over 31 league starts this season. Up next for him is Sunday's home clash against Real Sociedad.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in draw Torres had two shots (one on target) and won one tackle during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Torres didn't offer any value on the defensive end here but at least contributed offensively being a threat on aerial plays, which included a powerful header that was brilliantly saved by the opposing keeper in the 37th minute. Despite some ups and downs fantasy-wise, the centre back is usually a great source of tackles and clearances. Up next for Torres is Thursday's visit to Rayo Vallecano.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Pau Torres joins Aston Villa from Villarreal and links up again with former coach Unai Emery

University student Guillamón among Spain defenders in Qatar

Riding bike, Luis Enrique delivers squad for Nations League

Benzema draws level with Raúl as Madrid's 2nd-highest scorer