Villarreal 2026/27 La Liga Preview
Third and 72 points last season, Villarreal are ninth and searching for consistency. Iñigo Pérez’ side have won two of seven, drawn two and lost three, with 2-2 draws at Racing de Santander and Atlético Madrid alongside home defeats by Deportivo de La Coruña and Real Betis.
Pape Gueye leads the scoring with three from midfield, and Alberto Moleiro has been the creative outlet with 24 corners taken. Nicolas Pepe and Gerard Moreno have two goals each. Thirteen scored and 12 conceded is a far looser profile than the side that finished third and reached the Champions League.
The squad that took 72 points is largely intact and the underlying attacking numbers remain healthy. Tightening a defence that has conceded in all seven games is the obvious priority if Villarreal are to climb back towards the European places.

Villarreal’s set-piece specialists
- Penalties: Pape Gueye
- Free-Kicks: Georges Mikautadze, Nicolas Pepe
- Corners: Alberto Moleiro, Ilias Akhomach
Alberto Moleiro has taken 24 of Villarreal’s corners to Ilias Akhomach’s 9. Georges Mikautadze has had one of the direct free-kicks. Pape Gueye has converted from the spot.
Villarreal FAQs
Where did Villarreal finish in the 2025/26 season?
Villarreal finished third in La Liga in 2025/26, with 72 points from 38 games (22 wins, 6 draws, 10 defeats).
Who is the Villarreal manager?
Inigo Perez is the manager of Villarreal.
Where do Villarreal play their home games?
Villarreal play their home games at Estadio de la Ceramica. The club was founded in 1923.