Match Previews
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Translated: Marcelino Press Conference: Villarreal vs Alavés
Marcelino speaks about chasing his 100 win with Villarreal, playing in Mendizorroza, and much more. Q: You’re on the verge of your 100th win with Villarreal in La Liga. You currently have 99. How do you feel about that milestone? Marcelino: I hope it happens as soon as possible. Whether it’s 99 or any other… Continue reading
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Match preview: Villarreal visits Mendizorroza with Alavés in crisis mode
La Liga, Week 28 Deportivo Alavés vs Villarreal CF Friday, March 13 3PM EST / 2PM CST / 9PM Local USA Broadcast: ESPN Plus There is something about going to Vitoria-Gasteiz that should worry any away side, even when the home team is in disarray; Mendizorroza is small, tight, and uncomfortable in the worst ways.… Continue reading
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Villarreal vs Elche Match preview: Distracted Elche visits Vila-real
If you follow La Liga outside of the occasional match, you may be aware of Elche’s turbulent weeks, both in terms of form, and otherwise. The team from Alicante has made headlines not necessarily for their care-free and entertaining style of play, but instead, for two situations involving the same player: striker Rafa Mir. The… Continue reading
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Marcelino’s 3.6.26 pre-Elche match press conference: The main bits, translated
Villarreal Manager Marcelino met the press this morning to chat about a few things including and beyond the match against Elche on Sunday. He also spoke about Gerard Moreno and Ayoze, how the team is going, and shut down any rumors of having asked for a contract longer than two years. At VaB, we translate… Continue reading