Latest on the possible injury of Pape Gueye

Villarreal CF

Pape Gueye does not carry a significant injury after the Comunitat derby. The Villarreal CF midfielder finished with discomfort in his right thigh, but tests rule out any serious damage.

The Senegalese international was also a key figure in the last league win, and his substitution was out of caution. Awaiting how he progresses in the coming days, his presence against FC Barcelona remains on the immediate horizon.

Examination, substitution out of caution, and message from the player

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The examinations carried out this Monday at the Ciutat Esportiva de Miralcamp, on a day off for the squad, indicate that the player only suffered a bruise on the right thigh, with localized discomfort in the quadriceps. The coaching staff already had that impression: Marcelino García Toral had noted that the issue did not seem serious.

In the derby against Valencia CF, played on February 22, 2026, in LaLiga, Gueye was decisive in the 2-1 victory. He delivered a high-level first half and scored the winning goal from a penalty at 45’+6’. After the break, he came on the field with a thigh bandage and, in the 58th minute, requested to be substituted out of caution; Thomas Partey took his place.

With the reassuring report, Villarreal CF considers that he may be available for the next match. The player himself also conveyed calm on social media, assuring that “it is nothing serious.” Pending his progress, everything points to him being ready for FC Barcelona.