Villarreal CF aims to extend its streak of opening-day wins in La Liga 2026-2027
Villarreal CF, which will visit Racing de Santander at El Sardinero in the first match of La Liga 2026-2027, will try to extend its good streak in opening-day matches because it has scored in six of its last seven opening-day matches. Its only defeat in this time occurred in the 2023-2024 season when it lost at home to Betis by 1-2.
Why is it important for Villarreal CF?
The current streak began with three draws at home against Granada (4-4), in 2019; Huesca (1-1) in 2020 and again Granada (0-0) in 2021. Later, it would beat Valladolid (0-3) and the last three matches in La Cerámica ended with a defeat against Betis (1-2), a draw against Atlético (2-2) and, last season, a win against Oviedo (2-0).
What comes next?
Villarreal CF will face Racing de Santander at El Sardinero in the first match of La Liga 2026-2027. The Iñigo Pérez-led squad seeks to maintain its streak of opening-day wins, but faces a tough Racing de Santander. The competition will be intense, and only time will tell who will emerge victorious.
Team news
In the 2025 season, Villarreal CF finished third in the league, with 61 points, 19 wins, 4 draws, and 8 defeats in 31 matches. Currently, the team has 56 goals in favor and 36 goals against, with a +20 difference. The team is also 18 points behind the league leaders, Barcelona.
Injuries and absences
The team will face some injuries and absences in the first match of La Liga 2026-2027. Ayoze Pérez, Willy Kambwala, Denis Suárez Fernández, Diego Conde, and Gerard Moreno are injured and will not be able to participate in the match.
