Villarreal B to defend top spot against bogey side Ibiza | OneFootball

Villarreal B defend top spot on Sunday against UD Ibiza, a notoriously awkward visitor to Vila-real. The academy side are unbeaten and lead the division.

El Periódico Mediterráneo notes that Villarreal B have managed only one home win over Ibiza, plus one draw and two defeats.

Their first home meeting in 2020/21 ended 0-3, with Ángel Rodado and Sergio Castel on the scoresheet for the visitors. Villarreal B then won 1-0 in 2022/23 through Diego Collado, lost 1-2 in 2024/25 despite a goal from Slavy, and drew 0-0 in 2025/26.

Head coach David Albelda is aiming to extend the leaders’ form. The backdrop now looks different, with Villarreal B in stride, while Ibiza arrive after defeats at Antequera and Jaén and a 0-2 home loss to Real Zaragoza at Can Misses.

To counter any reaction from the visitors, Albelda will need to reshuffle, with César Bonafé still sidelined through injury.

Source: El Periódico Mediterráneo

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