Villarreal Team News Page 5 - Soccer

Georges Mikautadze - Provides assist in loss Mikautadze assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Mikautadze delivered the corner that led directly to Santiago Mourino's 66th minute equalizer, whipping his near-post delivery into the path of the Villarreal defender, who found space to head home against the run of play. The forward also registered two shots without testing Gregor Kobel while adding one accurate cross and creating three chances as Villarreal hunted for a second goal that never came. Mikautadze and Villarreal will look to bounce back from their opening Champions League group-stage defeat when they return to action in five weeks.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Mourino - Goal and costly penalty concession Mourino scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat versus Borussia Dortmund. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Mourino pulled Villarreal level in the 66th minute, beating Julian Ryerson in the air at the near post on Georges Mikautadze's corner and steering his header inside the near post to make it 1-1. He was then on the wrong end of the decisive moment in the 85th minute, conceding a penalty after pulling down Serhou Guirassy inside the box following a corner, allowing BVB to reclaim the lead from the spot and seal the win. Mourino also picked up a yellow card and found himself at the heart of both of Villarreal's defining moments, one at each end of the scoreline, in an eventful individual performance.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Peter Gulacsi - Four saves in defeat Gulacsi recorded four saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

Impact Gulacsi made four saves in Tuesday's 3-2 Champions League home defeat to Dortmund, coming up big against Serhou Guirassy after the striker rounded him in the 45th minute before twice denying Fabio Silva in the 76th and 83rd minutes as BVB flipped the game on its head. He was beaten by Mateus Veiga's own goal in the 54th minute, Guirassy's composed tap-in off Silva's assist in the 80th and the striker's penalty in the 85th after Santiago Mourino brought him down in the box. Gulacsi and Villarreal head back to Spain empty-handed after their Champions League group opener, though the Hungarian has now cemented his status as the club's starting goalkeeper in Europe.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Assists in loss Perez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Deportivo.

Impact Perez recorded an assist in Saturday's loss to Deportivo, marking his first helper of the season. He has made three starts across four appearances, producing three key passes, one successful dribble, and three shots on target during that span

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nicolas Pepe - Scores for Villarreal Pepe scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-2 loss versus Deportivo.

Impact Pepe scored one of Villarreal's two goals in Saturday's match while also adding four key passes and three successful dribbles. He now has two goals to start the season and has been heavily involved in the attack, recording six shots on target, nine key passes, and 13 successful dribbles through the opening four matches.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 7 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 4 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 3 • 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.

SEPTEMBER 2 • 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

Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace

Bayern Munich has sent out an ominous warning to its Bundesliga rivals by beating Stuttgart 5-1 in the league’s opening match

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

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Bayern ease to another opening day win and Man City cruise against Crystal Palace