Villarreal Team News Page 9 - Soccer

La Liga finishes with relegation and European berths in play

The final day of La Liga promises drama with more than half the teams either eyeing the prize of playing in Europe or locked in a desperate fight to avoid relegation

MAY 21 • Associated Press

Dani Parejo - Set to leave Villarreal Parejo will leave Villarreal at the end of the season after six years with the club, according to the club.

Impact Parejo made 269 appearances for the Yellow Submarine, scoring 16 goals and establishing himself as one of the ninth-highest appearance makers in Villarreal's history and the fifth-most prolific La Liga appearance maker of all time. During his six seasons at the Estadio de la Ceramica, Parejo won the UEFA Europa League in 2021, reached the Champions League semifinals in 2022 and helped the club secure three Champions League qualifications. The club will pay tribute to Parejo at Sunday's final La Liga fixture against Atletico de Madrid, which will also serve as the celebration with the fans following their Champions League qualification this season. Villarreal expressed deep gratitude for his dedication and commitment throughout what has been a defining chapter for the club, wishing him every success in the next step of his professional career.

MAY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Palma Veiga - Suspension served Veiga is available after clearing a card accumulation ban in league play.

Impact Veiga is a regular center-back asset for his team, so he's expected to take a starting spot from either Willy Kambwala or Rafa Marin. The Portuguese has earned five clean sheets across 27 La Liga starts in 2025/26, and he's averaging 4.9 clearances per contest, which rank second among Villarreal players.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Arnau Tenas - Five saves in loss Tenas allowed two goals while making five saves during Sunday's loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Tenas allowed a goal in each half as Villarreal dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 14 saves over his last three starts. Villarreal end their season with a home clash against Atleti on Sunday.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ayoze Perez - Queit against Rayo Perez took an off target shot, crossed once inaccurately and created a chance during Sunday's loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Perez finished with the third most shots and second most chances created on the team during the defeat. The forward has a goal to go along with four shots and two chances created over his last three appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Active on both sides of ball Moleiro took two off target shots, crossed three times (one accurate) and made three interceptions during Sunday's loss to Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Moleiro was active on both sides of the ball finishing with the second most shots and crosses on the team while leading Villarreal with his three interceptions. The wide man has combined for an assist, four shots and eight crosses over his last three appearances.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rayo Vallecano vs Villarreal Prediction and Betting Tips | May 17th 2026 Villarreal visit Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio de Vallecas in Madrid for the 37th La Liga matchday on Sunday.

MAY 15 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Alfonso Pedraza - Struggles in service Pedraza had seven crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 loss against Sevilla.

Impact Pedraza was not able to make an impact with his crossing, as only one of his seven balls in was considered accurate. He'll likely need to stay involved in the final third for Villarreal to score on Rayo Vallecano. The mid-table side has conceded just 43 times in 36 La Liga games.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Moleiro - Lucky to get assist Alberto Moleiro assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), five crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat to Sevilla.

Impact Moleiro was able to get an assist despite having zero accurate crosses, benefitting from some shaky Sevilla play early. The midfielder will need to be more efficient to help Villarreal get past a Rayo Vallecano team which has been solid defensively. The side has allowed only 43 goals across 36 La Liga games.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Moreno - Gets opening goal Moreno scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Moreno got the scoring started for Villarreal but wasn't able to do much else in the 3-2 loss on Wednesday. The forward will need more volume to break Rayo Vallecano's defense, which has only conceded 43 times in 36 La Liga games.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Georges Mikautadze - Logs goal, assist Mikautadze scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Sevilla.

Impact The forward had a strong start to the game but Villarreal could not hold onto its early lead against Sevilla. Mikautadze is set up well to exploit a Rayo Vallecano side which has been fairly solid defensively, allowing just 43 goals in domestic play.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Arnau Tenas - Concedes three times Arnau Tenas recorded two saves and allowed three goals in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Tenas let in three unanswered goals as Villarreal were stunned by Sevilla, creating some pressure as the club goes for a Champions League berth for next season. Tenas should have an easier time against Rayo Vallecano, a side which has only netted 37 goals in 36 La Liga matches.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Renato Palma Veiga - Set for suspension Veiga will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.

Impact Veiga picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. The defender has been an undisputed starter in the back line for the yellow submarine this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Pau Navarro expected to start in his place for that game.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's 100-point bid ends in a 1-0 loss at Alaves in the Spanish league

Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the 100-point mark in the Spanish league have ended with a 1-0 loss at Alaves

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Ayoze Perez - Option for Wednesday Perez (strain) is fit and an option for Wednesday's match against Sevilla, according to manager Marcelino Garcia Toral.

Impact Perez was worried about an injury following the club's match over the weekend, but will return to action swiftly, with the attacker deemed fit for Wednesday. This is good news for the club, as he started in the last match and has dealt with multiple injuries all season. He will look to start immediately, recording three goals and three assists in 22 appearances (10 starts) this season.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

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.

MAY 10 • 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.

MAY 10 • 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

MAY 9 • 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...

MAY 9 • 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.

MAY 7 • 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.

MAY 7 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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.

MAY 4 • 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

MAY 4 • 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.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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