The next coach of La Liga who is going to fall

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13/10/26 21:00:00

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Íñigo Pérez is going through a very tough time as his signing for Villarreal is not going as expected, facing two matches that could define his continuity after only managing to gather 2 points in five LaLiga matchdays. The team will visit Málaga this Thursday, September 17 and host Levante on Sunday, the 20th, just before the international break.

The situation has worsened after the 1-2 against Real Betis at La Cerámica. Villarreal took the lead through Gerard Moreno, but conceded two goals before half-time and were outplayed for much of the second half, with Péter Gulácsi preventing a larger gap.

Villarreal is in relegation zone and has only earned 2/18 points in La Liga and Champions League after signing Iñigo Pérez.

The press conference after losing to Betis at home is very harsh.

"I can't find the key to instill faith in my players. The image is damaging for me." pic.twitter.com/aT5nAO17gY

— Albert Ortega (@AlbertOrtegaES1) September 15, 2026

Íñigo Pérez starts with 2 points in five matchdays

The numbers explain the pressure surrounding Íñigo Pérez. Villarreal has yet to win in LaLiga after five matchdays, and their 2 points match the club's worst start in La Liga since the 2009/10 season.

The tally includes draws against Racing de Santander (2-2) and Atlético de Madrid (2-2), along with losses to Alavés (1-0), Deportivo (2-3), and Betis. The team has also conceded 10 goals during this period.

The Champions League hasn't altered the dynamics either. Villarreal lost 3-2 against Borussia Dortmund on September 8, despite managing to equalize through Santiago Mouriño. Therefore, it's been six official matches without a win at the start of this season.

Pérez took responsibility after the Betis defeat. The manager admitted to struggling to find the necessary solutions to maintain the team's confidence when matches get tough, particularly focusing on the reaction shown after conceding goals.

Villarreal Retains Confidence Ahead of Málaga and Levante

Villarreal's management hasn't issued a formal ultimatum to Íñigo Pérez. The summer's investment continues to receive internal support, and the current intention is to give the coach time to implement his ideas with a squad previously under Marcelino García Toral.

This, however, doesn't diminish the importance of upcoming results. The schedule first pits them against Málaga, another team still seeking their first win of the season, in a match scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 PM at La Rosaleda.

Three days later, Levante will visit La Cerámica. It's the final match before the international break, a period that usually allows more time for clubs in Spain to work on things and could be crucial if the team's current form remains unchanged.

LaLiga Presents Two Decisive Matches for Íñigo Pérez

The sporting margin now depends on picking up points in these two matchdays. Villarreal needs to climb out of the lower ranks of LaLiga and, most importantly, break a streak of results that equals one of their worst starts in the top flight.

Íñigo Pérez will head into the break with two chances to change this scenario. The outcomes against Málaga and Levante will determine whether the project gains stability or if Villarreal needs to reassess their coaching situation in the following weeks in Spain.

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