Santi Comesana - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Clears ban Comesana is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Comesana has served his suspension due to the straight red card he received against Betis and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is an undisputed starter in the middle of the pitch for the yellow submarine and will claim back that role on Saturday against Osasuna.

JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Comesana was sent off in the 76th minute in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Betis and will miss at least one game due to suspension.

Impact Comesana received a red card during the second half of Saturday's defeat against Betis and will be suspended for at least one game. This is a big blow for Villarreal since he is a regular starter in the midfield and his absence will force a change in the starting squad, with Thomas Partey and Dani Parejo expected to see increased playing time during his absence.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores goal in defeat Comesana scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to FC Copenhagen.

Impact Comesana dragged Villarreal level about one minute after the break, sliding in at the back post to turn Ilias Akhomach's low cross into the bottom left corner for the equalizer. From midfield, he helped Villarreal take control of possession, although he contributed to no defensive stats as usual, often stepping into advanced positions as Villarreal chased a first Champions League win. His late runs into the box remained a recurring threat, forcing Copenhagen to defend deeper phases. Comesana remains the main figure in the midfield of Villarreal, although his decisive action on Wednesday couldn't help the team enough.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assists Saturday Comesana assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Espanyol.

Impact Comesana created a single chance during Saturday's win, and it ended up being an assist. He failed to do much other than that assist, with his only shot going off target. The midfielder likely won't be this efficient moving forward in an attack that has generally struggled for volume.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in second straight match Comesana scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory versus Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Comesana scored his second league goal of the season, matching half of his tally from last year, after just 10 appearances. The midfielder has been increasingly involved in attack over the last three league matches, registering six shots, creating two chances and scoring twice.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Comesana scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Valencia. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 69th minute.

Impact Comesana notched his first goal of the season as he extended the lead in the 57th minute with a short-range finish after getting the rebound off the goalkeeper's save. The goal marked his first shot on target in La Liga.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal wins at Valencia to strengthen hold on 3rd place in La Liga

Villarreal has won 2-0 at Valencia to reinforce is hold on third place in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes assist in draw Comesana assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Betis.

Impact Comesana registered his first goal contribution of the season, as he set up Alberto Moleiro for a shot from the center of the box in the 64th minute. Comesana is up to four consecutive outings with at least one chance created, totaling six over that span. This also marked the third time in eight league appearances this season that he accounted for over 30 completed passes.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Comesana (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Athletic Club.

Impact Comesana passed his late fitness tests and is now back in the team for Saturday's clash with Athletic Club. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough to start, so he's still clearly not at full fitness. His first chance for a full return will be an Oct. 1 clash with Juventus in the Champions League.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late call for Saturday Comesana (groin) is expected to be a late call for Saturday's game against Athletic Club, manager Marcelino told media during his pre-match press conference Friday. "We need to ass...

Impact Comesana left the previous game with a groin problem, and all signs point to him being a late decision. If he's unable to play, then Pape Gueye and Dani Parejo could operate in central midfield. Comesana has started in five of Villarreal's seven competitive matches this season between LaLiga and the Champions League, so he's a regular presence in the middle of the park for Marcelino.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Tuesday Comesana came off with an apparent injury during Tuesday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Comesana made it just 29 minutes before having to come off. It's a tough turn for the midfielder, who has played in each of the first seven matches in all competitions. He's been a key part of the center of the park, and now is seemingly set for a spell on the sideline. It's not clear how serious the issue is, but Comesana will have a short turn around before a Saturday clash with Athletic Club.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nets equalizer Comesana scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 victory versus Barcelona.

Impact Comesana was back in the starting XI Sunday after falling to the bench last outing, notching a full 90 minutes of play. He would also see an equalizing goal before their eventual win, finding the back of the net in the 50th minute. This marks his fourth goal in 35 appearances this season.

MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in 1-0 win Comesana recorded four shots (two on goal) in Sunday's 1-0 victory versus Espanyol.

Impact Comesana attempted for the first time this season and put two on target for only the second time this year. In total, he has scored three goals and provided two assists from a total of seven shots on target and 26 chances created.

APRIL 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs new contract until 2028 Comesana has signed a new contract with Villarreal that will keep him at the club until 2028, the club announced.

Impact Comesana has played 60 games for Villarreal CF since joining in the 2023-24 season, totaling 3,846 minutes. During that time, he scored six goals and provided two assists. His performances have made him an essential and fan-favorite player in midfield.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Comesana scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Valladolid.

Impact Comesana scored his third goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 70th minute assisted by Sergi Cardona. It came on one of his season-high three shots, including two on target. He also won two tackles and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return from suspension Comesana completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday.

Impact Comesana has started in all but two of his appearances this season. The central midfielder should return to the starting lineup right away for Wednesday's clash since Villarreal will be missing Dani Parejo through suspension.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Betis Comesana picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the 2-0 loss to Athletic Club and will be suspended to face Real Betis this Sunday.

Impact Comesana has started in all but two of his appearances this season, and El Submarino Amarillo will certainly miss his two-way play in midfield. Comesana will be eligible to return on Wednesday, Dec. 18, to face Rayo Vallecano.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nets off the bench Comesana scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Comesana replaced Pape Gueye in the 73rd minute and netted in the 90th minute assisted by Juan Bernat. Comesana also made a block and a tackle. He has featured in all games this season and this was only his second appearance off the bench.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores with lone shot Comesana scored a goal with his lone shot while creating two chances and making six tackles (winning five) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Comesana found the back of the net in the 44th minute opening the scoring in the match while leading Villarreal with six tackles. The midfielder has two goal involvements over his last three starts to go along with four chances crated and nine tackles.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in victory Comesana assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Monday's 3-1 victory against Las Palmas.

Impact After starting in his first seven appearances, Comesana came off the bench for the first time this season. Nonetheless, he managed to provide a valuable impact by assisting on his squad's third goal of the match as he fed the ball to Alex Baena, who buried a shot late in second half extra time. Comesana has accounted for at least one chance created in four of the last five outings.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Four completed tackles in big loss Comesana had six tackles (four won), one clearance and two interceptions in Sunday's 5-1 loss against Barcelona.

Impact Comesana completed four tackles for the first time this season as the midfielder tried to withstand the Barcelona midfield. This was a total that he didn't even reach last season in any game. He has become a regular starter this season playing at least 73 minutes in each of the six games this season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in draw Comesana made an assist, had one off-target shot and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 1-1 draw against Valencia.

Impact Comesana finally made his first big fantasy contribution of the year by assisting Ayoze Perez for his side's lone goal just before halftime. However, the midfielder couldn't add anything else noteworthy throughout the contest even on defense, where he's more used to produce. Since this was the first assist in more than a year for Comesana, we shouldn't expect many more from him moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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