Villarreal latest news: Alex Baena was reportedly assaulted after their game against Real Madrid
Villarreal winger Alex Baena has filed a police report after reportedly being assaulted after Saturday’s 3-2 LaLiga win against Real Madrid, according to the club.
According to Villarreal, the incident occurred while Baena was on his way to the team bus following the game. In the statement, the club did not name the accused assailant.
“Villarreal CF rejects any act of violence and firmly believes in the player’s version of events and will support him throughout the process,” the club said.
This season, Spain under-21 international Baena, who came via Villarreal’s system, has scored 10 goals in 38 appearances across all competitions.
“Very happy with the team’s impressive victory in a venue like the Santiago Bernabeu, but at the same time very sad for the aggression I suffered after the match,” Baena wrote on Instagram.
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