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Juan Foyth - Sidelined for UCL opener Foyth (undisclosed) won't be an option for Tuesday's game against Dortmund, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Juan [Foyth] and Carlos [Romero] didn't travel with us; they're not a...

Impact Foyth didn't train Monday due to an undisclosed injury, so it's not surprising to see the veteran defender sidelined for the UCL opener. With Foyth sidelined, Pau Navarro should continue to start next to Renato Veiga at center-back for the Submarino Amarillo.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Not playing in UCL opener Romero (undisclosed) won't be an option for Tuesday's game against Dortmund, according to manager Inigo Perez. "Juan [Foyth] and Carlos [Romero] didn't travel with us; they're not...

Impact Romero was a late scratch from Villarreal's starting XI for Saturday's match against Deportivo due to discomfort that appeared in the hours before kickoff, and he didn't train Monday, so it's not surprising to see him sidelined for the UCL opener. Sergi Cardona is expected to remain the starter on the left side of the defense.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Unlikely against Dortmund Foyth (undisclosed) was not training Monday and will likely miss Tuesday's Champions League opener against Dortmund, according to A Punt Esport.

Impact Foyth had already been ruled out of the recent match against Deportivo La Coruna, with coach Inigo Perez saying that he shouldn't be out for a long time as he knows his body well. This continued absence extends his layoff further, adding to a recurring pattern of fitness issues for the defender, with Pau Navarro figuring to continue alongside Renato Veiga in central defense until Foyth returns to full speed.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Late withdrawal with discomfort Romero (undisclosed) was a late scratch from Villarreal's starting XI for Saturday's match against Deportivo due to discomfort that appeared in the hours before kickoff.

Impact Romero's big move to Villarreal this summer has yet to bring the same production he showed at Espanyol, where he tallied six goals and three assists last season, though he had offered glimpses of attacking output with two shots and two chances created across his first three games. His absence adds to the one of Juan Foyth (undisclosed), already ruled out with a separate physical issue, as coach Inigo Perez makes several changes in search of the club's first league win of the season.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Juan Foyth - Ruled out against Depor Foyth (undisclosed) is ruled out for Saturday's clash against Deportivo La Coruna, according to coach Inigo Perez. "He won't be available, but he shouldn't be out for a long time,...

Impact Foyth had left an earlier training session early with muscular discomfort, a scare that led to medical tests to determine the extent of the issue. His injury history has been a recurring concern in recent seasons, including an Achilles rupture that ended a previous campaign early, and this latest setback continues that pattern for a player who has struggled to stay consistently available. Pau Navarro figures to step into the back line alongside Renato Veiga in his place until he returns to full speed.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal vs Deportivo A Coruna Prediction and Betting Tips | September 5th 2026 Villarreal welcome Deportivo A Coruna to the Estadio de la Ceramica for a La Liga game this Saturday.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Juan Foyth - Stops training with discomfort Foyth left Tuesday's training session early after experiencing muscular discomfort and will undergo medical tests to determine whether an injury is involved, leaving his availabili...

Impact Foyth completed only part of Tuesday's session before being forced to stop with muscular discomfort, with the Villarreal defender now set to undergo tests to establish whether he has sustained an injury. He has not been ruled out for Saturday against Deportivo, but his availability cannot be clarified until the scan results are known and his response during the remainder of the week is assessed. Should the tests confirm a problem that keeps him out, Pau Navarro would be in line to step into the back line alongside Renato Veiga.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Romero - Slow start in new colors Carlos Romero had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Romero's big move to Villarreal this summer has yet to bring the same production he showed at Espanyol in defense and attack, where he tallied six goals and three assists last season. The left back has offered glimpses of attacking output regardless, managing two shots and two chances created along with six tackles across his first three games, though he remains without a goal contribution or a win in his new colors.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

The Transfer Window Enters Its Final Stretch: This Is How Laliga's Giants Stand With a week to go until the transfer window closes, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Atlético de Madrid still have pending moves. Betis and Villa...

AUGUST 26 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | August 28th 2026 The 2026-27 La Liga campaign has begun in earnest and will see Deportivo Alaves welcome Villarreal to the Estadio de Mendizorroza on Friday in the third round of fixtures of the Sp...

AUGUST 26 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Gerard Moreno - Scores from penalty spot Moreno scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moreno scored in his second game from two matches this season as a sub. He scored just a few minutes after coming off the benchby scoring from the penalty spot and despite there being another penalty when he was on the field, didn't take it. Across the 64 minutes he has played in two games this season, he has created three chances, including one in this game.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Saliba - Transfers to Villarreal Saliba completed a permanent transfer from Anderlecht to Villarreal on Tuesday.

Impact Saliba represented Canada at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and was poised to be an important player for Anderlecht in the 2026/27 campaign, but he instead completed a move to Villarreal. He'll be the third Canadian player on the roster alongside Tajon Buchanan and Tani Oluwaseyi. Saliba should compete for minutes in the middle of the park in Inigo Perez's 4-2-3-1 tactic.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Scores from the penalty spot Mikautadze scored one goal to go with five shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Mikautadze scored the second Villarreal goal from the penalty spot to give them a 2-1 lead before drawing 2-2. The attacker had assisted in the first game and also created a chance in this game. With five shots and two on target, he has total nine shots with four on target through the first two games.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

"We need a striker" - Diego Simeone comments about Julian Alvarez's performance vs Villarreal after crowd outrage over Barcelona transfer saga Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has shared his thoughts on the performance of Barcelona target Julian Alvarez in his first game of the season.

AUGUST 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Atletico Madrid 2-2 Villarreal: Simeone salvages late draw for 10-man hosts Atletico Madrid left it late to snatch a draw against Villarreal, with Giuliano Simeone the hero after Robin Le Normand was sent off.

AUGUST 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Julián Álvarez Insulted and Booed as Atlético Madrid Rescue Draw Against Villarreal Julián Álvarez’s return to the Metropolitano was anything but quiet. The Argentine forward was met with boos, whistles and insults from sect...

AUGUST 23 • BEINSPORTS.COM

How to live stream Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: La Liga, TV channel On Sunday, Atletico Madrid will face Villarreal in a La Liga contest. The game will air on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes at 10:55 a.m. ET. Jun 23,...

AUGUST 23 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal: How to watch, Live Stream, TV Channel and Time for LaLiga game on August 23, 2026 Atletico Madrid host Villarreal at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in a Matchday 2 LaLiga clash between two teams with European ambitions. Find...

AUGUST 23 • BOLAVIP.COM

Sergi Cardona - Named to bench Sunday Cardona (undisclosed) is available off the bench for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Cardona came through Saturday's final session sufficiently to earn a place among the substitutes after missing Friday's training with a minor issue. Carlos Romero is set to start at left-back for the trip to the Metropolitano, with Cardona available as a backup option from the bench should he be needed during the contest.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - On bench against Atletico Madrid Moreno (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moreno returned to training Saturday after missing Friday's session due to a minor overload and is available from the bench. The forward has been managed carefully throughout preseason and could provide experience and creativity in the second half. Moreno is expected to push for a return to the starting lineup as his fitness improves.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Atletico Madrid vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | August 23rd 2026 Atletico Madrid welcome rivals Villarreal to the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium for their La Liga matchday two clash on Sunday.

AUGUST 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Sergi Cardona - Doubtful with minor discomfort Cardona is questionable for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid after missing Friday's training with a minor issue, according to coach Inigo Perez.

Impact Cardona was on the bench for the draw against Racing but did not see any action, and his continued absence from training now leaves his availability dependent on how the issue evolves over the next day. He serves as the backup to Carlos Romero at left back, and he'll also be assessed in Saturday's final session before a decision is made, with Villarreal preferring to wait until the last possible moment rather than rush either player back.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Doubtful with minor overload Moreno is a doubt for Sunday's match against Atletico Madrid after sitting out Friday's training with a minor overload issue, according to coach Inigo Perez.

Impact Moreno has already been managed carefully throughout preseason and played as a substitute in the 2-2 draw against Racing, coming on in the 55th minute, so this latest issue fits a pattern of cautious workload management rather than a fresh setback. He'll be tested in Saturday's final session before Villarreal finalize their squad, with the club not looking to take any risks with his fitness ahead of the trip to the Metropolitano.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Assists in opener Alberto Moleiro assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Racing Santander.

Impact Moleiro was not on the field for long, withdrawn before the hour mark, which is not especially promising from a minutes perspective. He was nonetheless very active in his time on the pitch, setting up the opener and creating another chance while taking the largest share of corners alongside Nicolas Pepe, with Moleiro delivering five corners of his own and adding three crosses.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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