In early November 2023, Villarreal found themselves in dire straits. Having sacked two managers already, first Quique Setien and then Pacheta, the club from La Plana knew they were running out of options.
Villarreal delivered a shock 3-2 victory over newly crowned La Liga champions Barcelona at the Olympic Stadium on Sunday, ending the Catalans' 17-match unbeaten streak in a pulsating encounter.
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe scored both goals as Real Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 win over Villarreal in LaLiga on Saturday.
Ayoze Perez's 2024 has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, marked by stellar performances on the pitch and an unfortunate year-end muscle injury.
Villarreal's Alfonso Pedraza underwent surgery on Monday to address persistent ankle issues that have plagued him since January.
Dani Carvajal is set to undergo surgery in the coming days following a significant knee injury sustained during Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Villarreal.