Villarreal return home seeking first win of the Iñigo era against Dépor | OneFootball

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·5 September 2026

Villarreal return home seeking first win of the Iñigo era against Dépor

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Villarreal open their home campaign at La Cerámica, chasing a first victory of the Iñigo era against an in-form Deportivo de A Coruña. According to El Periódico Mediterráneo, Dépor arrive buoyed by a win over Valencia and late-window additions Marc Casadó and Giménez.

Villarreal have drawn with Racing and Atlético and lost to Alavés. They now look to shift momentum with their home crowd.


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Iñigo confirmed that Foyth is unavailable due to discomfort, but it is not considered serious. Pau is the favourite to start.

The clubs last met eight years ago, a 2-4 win at Riazor sending the Submarino into the Europa League.

Elsewhere, Borussia Dortmund staged a 2-3 comeback at Hoffenheim before facing the Submarino.

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