Villarreal player Alejandro Baena has reported an alleged assault on him by Real Madrid’s Federico Valverde after Villarreal’s 3-2 win on Saturday.
There has been little punishment for hate attacks against football players in Spain, though recently Valladolid suspended 12 season ticket holders while investigating their alleged use of verbal abuse against Vinícius.
Danjuma joined Tottenham until the end of the season and will start his second stint in English soccer, having played for Bournemouth from 2019-21.
Samuel Chukwueze outperformed Vinicius Jnior on Saturday, scoring twice to lead Villarreal to a comeback victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish league, 3-2.
Barcelona beat Villarreal 1-0 on the road on Sunday to extend its winning streak to 11 matches in all competitions and its lead over second-place Madrid to 11 points.
Real Madrid appeared on the verge of elimination from the Copa del Rey on Thursday, facing another demoralizing blow just days after losing the Spanish Super Cup final to rival Barcelona in Saudi Arabia.
Erling Haaland is fit for Manchester City's English Premier League title bid as they take on Southampton whereas Real Madrid host an in-form Villareal in the La Liga.
The pulsating Spanish league match at Villarreal’s remodeled Estadio de la Cerámica could have ended with more goals, especially for the all-yellow hosts.
The win puts Barcelona three points behind La Liga 2022-23 leaders Real Madrid. Barcelona host Bayern Munich in UEFA Champions League next.
Real Madrid visit Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals, hoping to make the final for the first time since 2018.
Villarreal are seeking their maiden entry to UCL final while Liverpool are six-time winners. Get live streaming details of UEFA Champions League semifinal.
Real Betis and Valencia suffered defeats against Elche and Villarreal respectively. The two teams clash in the Copa Del Rey final on Saturday night.
Villarreal secured a 2-1 aggregate victory over Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Samuel Chukwueze scored the goal for Villarreal.
