Villarreal CF aim to build on their first league win of the season when they host Levante at the Estadio de la Cerámica this Saturday. After a difficult start, the Yellow Submarine secured a key 1-3 away victory at Malaga last Thursday.
Marcelino García Toral's side approach the match from 14th place in La Liga, with 5 points from a possible 18. Their next opponent, Levante, sit one spot below in 15th, making this a direct clash to escape the lower reaches. The last meeting between the two, in August, ended in a 1-0 win for Villarreal.
Confirmed Absences
The team will be without midfielder Santi Comesaña, who joins Juan Foyth on the injury list. His absence will force adjustments in the centre of the park. Levante, for their part, arrive with two significant absentees: midfielder Hugo Sotelo, with a knee injury, and forward Etta Eyong.
The win at La Rosaleda was highlighted by a Pape Gueye brace, making him the team's top scorer this campaign with three goals. Alberto Moleiro completed the scoring. The team has scored at least one goal in each of their last five matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game in that period.
The match is scheduled for Saturday, 20 September at 18:30 local time.
