Villareal appears to have some major player availability (I hate that term but it's apt) issues either due to injury or suspension. I mean, I took Spanish in high school and two years of college so I think I understand what is happening. But I also may have just been reading a recipe for chili con carne. Haven't spoken Espanol in a while. Me llamo Mateo. And now I want chili con carne dang it.

Villarreal have been the talk of the town for a lot of people this season. The club has continued to embarrass themselves in UCL play, but then turn around and sit in the top four of a very competitive LaLiga. The team was eager to host the giants Barcelona in their last match before Christmas break, only to find themselves lose at home after a foolish red card had them playing man-down the majority of the competition. Manager Toral expressed his frustration, and made it very clear that the team would be looking to return from break with a big win. Elche isn't bad, but not good enough to stop Villarreal in form.