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Villarreal appoints Iñigo Pérez as new coach ahead of Champions League campaign

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 11:36 AM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Villarreal appoints Iñigo Pérez as new coach ahead of Champions League campaign

Summary

Villarreal announced the hiring of Iñigo Pérez as their new head coach. The deal comes after Pérez led Rayo Vallecano to the final of the Conference League. Villarreal is set to begin its second consecutive season in the Champions League, having finished third in La Liga. Pérez will replace Marcelino, who left the team after the last season. The official introduction of Pérez is scheduled for Tuesday.

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By the Numbers

•Iñigo Pérez signs a three-year contract with Villarreal.
•Villarreal finished third in La Liga, qualifying for the Champions League.
•Pérez previously led Rayo Vallecano to the Conference League final.
•Marcelino stepped down as Villarreal's coach at the end of the last season.
•Pérez will be officially introduced as coach on Tuesday.

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11:36 AMYahoo Sports — Villarreal hires Rayo's Iñigo Pérez as coach ahead of another Champions League run

What they're saying

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Villarreal said Monday it reached a deal to hire coach Iñigo Pérez, who led fellow Spanish club Rayo Vallecano to the final of the Conference League this season. Pérez is set to sign a three-year contract with Villarreal, which finished third in the Spanish league and will play in the Champions League for a second straight season. Villarreal was eliminated in the league phase of the Champions League last season, its first in the top European club competition since it reached the semifinals in 2021-22.
— Yahoo Sports

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