Match Readiness Report: Villarreal vs Girona

1. Main Players Comparison

Villarreal
Core: Sergi Cardona (34 apps, 2955 mins, 7G, 1A), Álex Baena (30 apps, 2608 mins, 9A, 7G), Santi Comesaña (35 apps, 2565 mins, 4G, 2A), Dani Parejo (36 apps, 2281 mins, 3G, 3A).
Attack: Ayoze Pérez (22 apps, 1978 mins, 19G, 2A – currently injured), Thierno Barry (25 apps, 2325 mins, 11G, 4A – has left), Yeremy Pino (25 apps, 1948 mins, 7G, 4A).
Output: ~47 goals, ~21 assists across the main contributors.
Stability: Attacking firepower is high, but Ayoze Pérez’s absence and Gerard Moreno’s injury cut into their sharpness.

Girona
Core: Daley Blind (31 apps, 2779 mins, 2A), Arnau Martínez (30 apps, 2628 mins, 2G, 2A), Miguel Gutiérrez (29 apps, 2465 mins, 5A, 1G – left), Ladislav Krejčí (28 apps, 2440 mins, 2G).
Attack: Cristhian Stuani (32 apps, 1058 mins, 11G, 2A), Yangel Herrera (27 apps, 2266 mins, 4G, 3A), Iván Martín (24 apps, 2045 mins, 1G, 1A), Viktor Tsygankov (27 apps, 1922 mins, 5A, 2G).
Output: ~22 goals, ~13 assists from the main offensive unit.
Stability: Balanced but less explosive than Villarreal. Rely heavily on Stuani’s finishing and Tsygankov’s creativity.
Verdict: Villarreal lead in raw attacking numbers (Pérez, Barry, Baena), but Girona has a steadier defensive balance.

2. New Players Comparison

Villarreal
Additions: Alberto Moleiro (6G, 1A in 2729 mins), Rafa Marín (4 apps, 139 mins), Santiago Mouriño (20 apps, 1847 mins, 1A), Nicolas Pépé (15 apps, 1497 mins, 3G, 6A), Thomas Partey (31 apps, 2799 mins, 4G, 2A).
Output: ~13 goals, ~10 assists.
Impact: Moleiro and Pépé are the key creative sparks, Partey has brought stability in midfield.

Girona
Additions: Yáser Asprilla (27 apps, 1403 mins, 3G, 1A), Abel Ruiz (23 apps, 1358 mins, 4G – currently injured), Arnaut Danjuma (25 apps, 1336 mins, 2G), Bojan Miovski (17 apps, 878 mins, 2G, 1A).
Output: ~11 goals, ~3 assists.
Impact: Ruiz and Asprilla boosted depth, but injuries weaken this impact.
Verdict: Villarreal’s signings had greater attacking returns and stronger midfield reinforcement, while Girona’s were modest and partly sidelined.

3. Substitutes Comparison

Villarreal
Impact Players: Gerard Moreno (17 apps, 719 mins, 3G, 2A – injured), Denis Suárez (21 apps, 603 mins, 1G, 1A – doubtful), Raúl Albiol (15 apps, 1189 mins, defensive depth).
Totals: ~4 goals, ~3 assists.
Depth: Bench options limited due to injuries; impact has diminished significantly.

Girona
Impact Players: Portu (27 apps, 768 mins, 1G, 2A), Cristhian Stuani (32 apps, 11G, 2A), Juanpe (12 apps, 725 mins, defensive cover), Arthur (15 apps, 943 mins).
Totals: ~12 goals, ~4 assists.
Depth: Girona’s bench is more productive offensively, with Stuani excelling as a super-sub.
Verdict: Girona hold the stronger impact from the bench, Villarreal heavily rely on starters.

4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard

5. Injuries & Suspensions (with impact)

Villarreal
- Ayoze Pérez – 22 apps, 1978 mins, 19G, 2A | Muscle injury (Sep 2025) | Huge loss: top scorer and main finisher.
- Gerard Moreno – 17 apps, 719 mins, 3G, 2A | Hamstring injury (mid-Sep 2025) | Reduces veteran attacking leadership.
- Logan Costa – 28 apps, 2586 mins, 2G, 1A | Cruciate ligament (Apr 2026) | Defensive stability weakened.
- Willy Kambwala – 19 apps, 1116 mins | Hamstring (Sep 2025) | Bench depth lost.
- Denis Suárez – 21 apps, 603 mins, 1G, 1A | Doubtful (discomfort) | Creative midfield sub uncertain.
- Diego Conde – 22 apps, 1963 mins | Doubtful (fitness) | Backup GK reliability in question.

Girona
- Paulo Gazzaniga – 36 apps, 3196 mins, GK | Suspended (red card) | First-choice GK out; defensive structure disrupted.
- Abel Ruiz – 23 apps, 1358 mins, 4G | Heel injury (doubtful) | Weakens depth at CF role.
- Donny van de Beek – 26 apps, 1426 mins, 2G, 2A | Heel injury (Sep 2025) | Reduces midfield creativity.
- Ricard Artero – no senior apps | Broken ankle (doubtful) | Minor loss.

6. Predicted Outcome

Momentum & Depth: Villarreal boast superior main XI (Baena, Pino, Moleiro, Pépé), but injury absences heavily cut their efficiency. Girona’s strength lies in their deep bench, especially Stuani’s late-game scoring.

Attacking Balance: Villarreal more prolific when fully fit, but missing Pérez/Moreno reduces output. Girona can rotate Tsygankov, Stuani, and Herrera for balance.
Defensive Solidity: Villarreal’s injuries to Costa & Kambwala stretch the backline. Girona’s Blind/Krejčí combo provides steadiness.

Likely Result: Girona have better readiness due to Villarreal’s injury crisis. Villarreal remain dangerous if Baena and Pino connect, but Girona’s squad balance gives them an edge.

Expected Scoreline:
- Villarreal 1 – 2 Girona (Stuani late impact).