Villarreal Team News - Soccer

Arnau Tenas - Allows one in draw Tenas allowed a goal while making seven saves during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Mallorca.

Impact Tenas allowed the game tying goal in first half stoppage time but preserved a point by making seven saves in the draw. The keeper has allowed a goal in each of his last three starts while combining for 11 saves over that stretch of games. Villarreal take on Sevilla at home in mid week action Wednesday.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Scores, taken off injured Perez scored a goal before being taken off due to muscle fatigue in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Mallorca.

Impact Perez would score the lone goal of Sunday's match for Villarreal, but it was not all good for the attacker, as he would leave the pitch later with an injury. It appeared he was grabbing at his leg and signaling a muscle injury. This will require some testing to determine if he can play again next week, although it does appear to be a minor injury at first glance.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Celta puts pressure on Betis in fight for Spain's fifth Champions League berth

Real Betis has missed a chance to take a step toward sealing its return to the Champions League after squandering a two-goal lead in a 2-2 draw at Real Sociedad in La Liga

20 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Mallorca vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | 10th May 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Mallorca lock horns with Villarreal in an impor...

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Logan Costa - Misses training, doubtful Sunday Costa (knee) did not train Thursday and is a doubt for Sunday's clash against Mallorca, raising fresh concerns about his fitness heading into the final stretch of the season, accor...

Impact Costa has had a deeply disrupted campaign due to injury and his latest absence from training is another unwelcome development for Villarreal with so little time remaining. His situation is particularly worth monitoring ahead of the World Cup this summer, where he is expected to be a key starter for Cape Verde, making any further setbacks a cause for real concern both for club and country. The club will assess his condition over the coming days before making a final call on his involvement against Mallorca.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pau Cabanes - Returns to training with B team Cabanes (knee) trained with Villarreal B for the first time Thursday after eight months on the sidelines following the ACL and meniscus injury he suffered in August, and could be i...

Impact Cabanes had been working progressively with the first team over the past two weeks before rejoining the reserve squad, and the sensations have been positive according to those around him. The 21-year-old forward is unlikely to feature for more than 15 minutes if he does make the squad, with coach Albelda managing his return carefully after such a lengthy absence. Cabanes had shown real promise before the injury struck, scoring twice in 12 appearances for the first team under manager Marcelino during the 2024/25 season, and his return is a timely boost for a Villarreal B side pushing hard for playoff qualification with three games remaining in the regular season.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sergi Cardona - Registers assist Cardona assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante.

Impact Cardona came off the bench to play the final 20 minutes of the match, ending with an assist against Levante. He has returned to just a bench role, recording only two starts in the last five appearances, however has scored and assisted once within in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Santi Comesana - Leaves Saturday with assist Comesana assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Levante.

Impact Comesana recorded an assist to help contribute to the five goal scoring day on Saturday. He's earned a start in the last 10 La Liga appearances in a row, scoring one with four assists, making 14 tackles with 16 interceptions while also completing 24 clearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Finds back of net Buchanan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Levante.

Impact Buchanan found the back of the net while playing in just the final minutes off the bench Saturday during the 5-1 win over Levante. The midfielder has only been used in a rotational role off the bench, starting just four times in the last nine league appearances, having scored two goals with five crosses and making three interceptons in that span

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Joins scoring party Moleiro scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 5-1 victory against Levante.

Impact Moleiro found himself on the scoresheet for the first time since February. He's remained a somewhat consistent figure in the starting XI of late with nine starts in the last 11 appearances, creating 13 chances while making 15 tackles in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Records another goal Pepe scored one goal and assisted twice from three shots and six chances created in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante.

Impact Pepe's continues to be in top for for a goal in a third straight La Liga match. He's recorded five goals with two assists in just the last seven matches, creating 15 chances in that span, making him an elite threat in the attack for Villarreal.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Scores brace Mikautadze scored two goals to go with six shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 win over Levante.

Impact Mikautadze netted his first multi-scoring game of the season. He's been decent of late with three goals and one assist in the last six matches, recording 18 shots (six on target), 10 crosses and three tackle made in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Arnau Tenas - Sees one go Arnau Tenas recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 5-1 victory versus Levante.

Impact Tenas allowed just one go on two saves during the win over Levante. He continues to get the call to start over Luiz Junior, making seven saves in the last three games played, allowing three goals in that span. If the keeper gets called on again, he will face Mallorca on Sunday, who have scored eight goals in the last five contests.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Marcelino to leave Villarreal at the end of the season After leading Villarreal to the Champions League in back-to-back seasons, Marcelino is set to leave the club at the end of 2025-26.

6 DAYS AGO • BEINSPORTS.COM

Marcelino leaving as Villarreal coach after reaching Champions League

Villarreal will be looking for a new coach when it plays back-to-back Champions League seasons for the first time after confirming Marcelino will leave at the end of the season

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Santiago Mourino - Option off bench Mourino (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Levante.

Impact Mourino passed his late fitness assessment after coach Marcelino confirmed he would be evaluated over the final two training sessions ahead of the fixture, recovering enough to earn a spot in the squad despite the cautious approach taken by the club. The defender had already missed the clash against the Celeste Sunday after being forced off against Oviedo with the ankle issue, and Villarreal opted against rushing him back into the starting role.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal vs Levante Prediction and Betting Tips | 2nd May 2026 The 2025-26 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Levante lock horns with Villarreal in an important encounter at the Estadio de la Ceram...

MAY 1 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Santiago Mourino - Late call for Levante clash Mourino (ankle) is a late call for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to coach Marcelino. "We have to see in the next two training sessions ahead of the game for Mourino."

Impact Mourino had been forced off late during the clash against Oviedo after picking up an ankle issue that made him miss the game against the Celeste Sunday, and the club is taking a cautious approach before committing to his involvement at the weekend. Alex Freeman and Rafa Marin are the most likely candidates to step in if Mourino cannot be cleared in time for Saturday's fixture against Levante as Villarreal push through the final stretch of the season.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Trains normally, option for Levante Buchanan (undisclosed) returned to normal training Wednesday and is in contention for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to coach Marcelino. "Bucha trained normally, he wi...

Impact Buchanan had been ruled out of last weekend's win over Celta with a knock and was listed as week-to-week at the time, making his swift return to full training a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The Canadian midfielder will be keen to get back on the pitch for the final stretch of the season with the World Cup this summer firmly in his sights, and Villarreal will be happy to have him available again heading into Saturday's fixture against Levante.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Logan Costa - Returns to squad Costa (knee) was unused off the bench in Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Costa is finally back in the squad this season after ACL surgery halted him from starting the campaign. This does mark his first appearance on the team sheet all season, but he is yet to find minutes, still unused the entire 90 in his return. Either way, this is good news as he looks ahead, available for the final few games of the season and having a clean bill of health heading into summer. He started in 28 of his 32 appearances last season, so he hopes to see a start in the final five games of the season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Tajon Buchanan - Misses with knock Buchanan was out for Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta due to a knock, according to Mattew Scianitti of TSN.

Impact Buchanan was not an option for Sunday's game after he was unable to train the days ahead of the contest, suffering from a knock. Luckily for the midfielder, it has only been deemed a knock, and he is week-to-week, potentially not missing much more time. They are now heading into the final stretch of the season with only five games remaining, so he will need to make a quick turnaround. Even more important, he won't want any setbacks, as he has his eyes on the World Cup this summer.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Seven crosses Sunday Mikautadze recorded two shots (one on goal), seven crosses (zero accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Mikautadze recorded a season-high seven crosses Sunday, though he failed to record an accurate cross or a chance created despite that volume. He also took five corners and two shots on the attack. He's now gone four straight contests without a goal contribution, tied for his longest drought of the season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Alfonso Pedraza - Assists in Sunday's win Pedraza assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th m...

Impact Pedraza assisted Nicolas Pepe's strike in the 29th minute Sunday, a goal which gave Villarreal an early two-goal lead. It was the only chance he created in the contest and it marked his third assist of the season. He also recorded three interceptions, two clearances and one tackle before he was subbed off in the 78th minute for Sergi Cardona.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Scores again Sunday Pepe scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta Vigo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 42nd minute.

Impact Pepe found the back of the net once again Sunday with a strike in the 29th minute assisted by Alfonso Pedraza. It marked his seventh goal of the campaign, four of which have come in the last six matches. He also won two tackles and intercepted one pass before he was subbed off in the 78th minute for Alfon.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Bags opener Sunday Moreno scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Moreno got the scoring going early Sunday, converting a penalty in the 2nd minute to take the early lead. It marked one of three shots he took in the match, the third time in his last four matches with at least three shots. He now has nine goals through 18 appearances (14 starts) this season.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

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