Stories from Villarreal · Spain

Villarreal is expected to announce next week that manager Marcelino will not continue with the club following his failure to renew his contract. Inigo Perez, the current coach of Rayo Vallecano, has been identified as the successor. The club is reportedly waiting for the team to mathematically secure a Champions League spot before making the announcement. This follows Marcelino's comments on Movistar this past Sunday regarding his future. The announcement was made on Monday.

Villarreal CF has decided to terminate the contract of its Austrian manager. The club is expected to release an official statement regarding the decision next week. This follows recent performance discussions involving the team's participation in the Champions League. The move comes amid ongoing tactical adjustments within the squad.

The Spanish football league, La Liga, will feature a match between Villarreal and Celta Vigo. The match included a yellow card issued to Jaguaspas following protests toward the referee. Players Oscar Mingueza and Jaguaspas expressed frustration during the game. Villarreal secured a 2-1 victory against Celta Vigo on Sunday. The win moves Villarreal to third place in the standings with 65 points. They currently hold a 5-point lead over fourth-place Atlético de Madrid. Villarreal remains 9 points behind second-place Real Madrid. Arnaut Danjuma started the match for Villarreal. Goalkeeper Jaume Senderos made a key save against Borja Iglesias. The win maintains Villarreal's position in the league standings. In a La Liga match, Villarreal is leading Alavés 1-0 in the 45th minute.