Probable Lineups
4-4-2
4-4-2
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.
Missing Players
Villarreal
Espanyol
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Adrián Marín | Out | 6.48 | |
Sergio Asenjo | Out | 6.79 | |
Bruno Soriano | Out | N/A | |
Andrés Fernández | Out | 6.62 | |
Mariano Barbosa | Doubtful | 6.67 | |
Jaume Costa | Doubtful | 6.86 |
Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
---|---|---|---|
Óscar Duarte | Out | 6.62 | |
Javi López | Out | 6.94 |
Team News
Villarreal
Espanyol
- Villarreal could be forced to field their fourth-choice goalkeeper this week after third-choice Mariano Barbosa sustained a head injury against Alaves.
- Jaume Costa has a knock, which could see Antonio Rukavina play out of position at left-back to deputise.
- Samu Castillejo, Cedric Bakambu and Carlos Bacca should all hold their places owing to their excellent form.
- Quique Sanchez Flores is expected to keep things consistent this week after a confidence-boosting win against Celta Vigo.
- Mario Hermoso is set to retain his place at centre-back, with Pau Lopez likely to be preferred in goal to the returning Diego Lopez.
- Sergi Darder should continue in midfield, while Leo Baptistao, Gerard Moreno and Sergio Garcia won't be shoehorned into the same XI.
Celta win 2:0
Villarreal has an excellent defense, but without Bruno, Asenjo and Andrés Fernández, they can't not concede. Yellow Submarine win 2-1 or 3-1.
Villarreal win 2-1
villareal win 4-0