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Gerard Moreno leaves Villarreal match with muscle discomfort
Gerard Moreno left Villarreal’s match against Espanyol early on Friday after feeling muscle discomfort.
The forward had started the game but could not continue, and Nicolas Pépé came on in his place.
Tests in the coming days will assess the problem, and its full extent is not yet known.
Moreno has had repeated muscle injuries in recent seasons, though he had avoided a long-term injury so far this season.
Villarreal host Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday in the Champions League, just four days after the Espanyol match.
His availability for that game is uncertain, and one report said he is unlikely to play.
Villarreal also have four other players sidelined with muscle problems, adding to the squad’s selection challenges before the PSG match.
Gerard Moreno left Villarreal’s match against Espanyol in the first half with muscle discomfort.
Reports differ on whether he was substituted in the 17th or 18th minute.
Nicolas Pépé replaced him.
The extent of Moreno’s problem is not yet known, and reports say tests are planned in the coming days.
Villarreal are due to host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on Tuesday, November 3.
- Who
- Gerard Moreno, Villarreal’s forward.
- What
- He was substituted against Espanyol after experiencing muscle discomfort.
- When
- October 30, 2026; reports say the substitution came in the 17th or 18th minute.
- Where
- Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal’s home ground.
- Why
- He felt muscle discomfort and could not continue.
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Moreno left Villarreal’s match against Espanyol in the first half and was replaced by Nicolas Pépé.
Tests are expected to determine the extent of Moreno’s problem.
Villarreal are scheduled to host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
- Player
- Gerard Moreno
- Match
- Villarreal vs Espanyol
- Substitution
- Nicolas Pépé replaced Moreno
- Reported minute
- 17th minute in MARCA; 18th minute in El Periódico Mediterráneo and Diario AS
- Next fixture
- Paris Saint-Germain, November 3, 2026