Mon Jan 20 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Villarreal Faces Mallorca in Crucial La Liga Clash

**Villarreal, Spain** – Villarreal and Mallorca meet tonight at La Cerámica stadium in a crucial La Liga match, with both teams vying for European competition spots next season. The game comes after a lengthy winter break, with both sides having played limited matches since December 22nd. Villarreal’s only game was a 1-0 victory against Real Sociedad, while Mallorca secured wins over Real Madrid (3-0) in the Supercopa and Pontevedra (3-0) in the Copa del Rey.

Villarreal, struggling with a three-game home losing streak, aims to turn La Cerámica into a fortress once more. A loss or draw against Mallorca would equal a negative record under manager Marcelino, matching their four-game home winless streak from the 2013-14 season. Their defensive fragility has been a major concern, with several opposing strikers finding the back of the net at La Cerámica this season. Tonight, they face Mallorca’s potent striker Vedat Muriqi, who is recovered from a recent illness.

Mallorca will welcome back key midfield player Samu Costa, and defender Valjent, who recently signed a contract extension until 2029, will also start. However, Morlanes remains injured. Villarreal will have Ayoze, Terrats, and Pépé available. The match promises a fierce battle, particularly between Muriqi and Villarreal’s likely starting centre-back, Logan Costa.

The game kicks off at 9 PM local time. Follow live updates on As.com.

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