Villarreal's Alfonso Pedraza underwent surgery on Monday to address persistent ankle issues that have plagued him since January.
Dani Carvajal is set to undergo surgery in the coming days following a significant knee injury sustained during Real Madrid's 2-0 victory over Villarreal.
Sergi Cardona has quickly become a key player for Villarreal, cementing his place in the squad after a strong start to his first season with the Yellow Submarine.
Barcelona's 5-1 win over Villarreal was led by Robert Lewandowski, but a serious injury to star keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen cast a shadow on the impressive victory.
Villarreal CF's overhaul this season has been striking. With only 12 players retained, they’re now strong contenders for a top-four finish.
Dani Parejo netted a last-gasp rebound from his own saved penalty in stoppage time, securing Villarreal a thrilling 4-3 win over Celta Vigo.