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Villarreal looking to bounce back from heavy Champions League defeat against Getafe, Nathan Saliba returns

Villarreal and Getafe both lost in European competition midweek, but it’s the Yellow Submarine who will be especially keen to get back into the win column. Canadian pair Tajon Buchanan and Tani Oluwaseyi both saw the pitch midweek as Villarreal…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Villarreal aims to rebound against Getafe following a heavy 6-0 Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain.
Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba is set to return from a muscle injury for the upcoming match.
Villarreal sits in 11th place in LaLiga, four spots ahead of 15th-place Getafe.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Villarreal is aiming to recover from a heavy 6-0 Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain as they prepare to face Getafe in LaLiga. Head coach Iñigo Pérez highlighted the importance of moving past recent disappointments, including a previous league loss to Espanyol, as Villarreal attempts to climb from 11th place in the domestic standings.

The Yellow Submarine is expected to receive a squad boost with the return of Canadian midfielder Nathan Saliba. The summer signing from Anderlecht has missed recent fixtures due to a muscle injury but is set to feature against Getafe ahead of upcoming international duty with Canada.

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