Barcelona, Jan 9, 2026 (AFP) - Moleiro shining as Villarreal make up La Liga ground after cup failures

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2026-01-09

Inspired by playmaker Alberto Moleiro, Villarreal are aiming high in La Liga after humiliating early failures in cup competitions this season. They host Alaves on Saturday as they bid to put pressure on the top two and keep an unlikely title dream alive, with Moleiro in fine form after stepping into the sizeable shoes of playmaker Alex Baena. With leaders Barcelona and second-placed Real Madrid participating in the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arab......

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