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Marcelino returned to Villarreal in 2023 after six years, earning the nickname Salvador Milagros. He led the team to a 5-1 victory over Levante in La Liga, securing Champions League qualification, before walking away from the club.
Villarreal qualified for the Champions League with a 5-1 victory against Levante in La Liga week 34. Coach Marcelino left the club after this achievement. In the Champions League, Villarreal faced Copenhagen in week six but were eliminated early, having earned only one point in eight games.
Athletic Club's Oihan Sancet is poised to make his comeback against Villarreal, the team coached by Marcelino, who played a key role in Sancet's early goal-scoring development.