Moleiro vows hunger as Villarreal ready for Napoli Champions clash

Villarreal midfielder Alberto Moleiro addressed the media at 16:15 on the Ceramica stadium, holding a joint press conference with coach Inigo Perez ahead of the second‑leg UEFA Champions League tie against Napoli. The briefing was streamed live. Moleiro said the side are in a good moment and, despite a new coach needing time to settle, they feel very confident. Moleiro believes the players have grown and matured, and that this season they will perform much better. Speaking about his own role, Moleiro said he feels comfortable wherever he is asked to play and will give his best in any position required. The midfielder warned that Napoli present a complicated challenge, boasting players of the highest level and extensive experience, and that Villarreal must give 100 percent to secure a win. He also revealed a recent conversation with Rafa Marin, who told him he will deliver “a lot of kicks” and is eager to play, happy with how his Napoli career began. Moleiro hinted at a possible future clash with Real Madrid, noting that Villarreal already showed they could compete with one of the world’s best clubs and can still improve. The conference began at 16:16, with Moleiro’s remarks captured in real time and made available free online. A full schedule for the Villarreal‑Napoli tie was announced: Match Day on Monday 12 October 2026, followed by further coverage on Tuesday 13 October 2026, with additional content on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube supplied by correspondents Manuel Guardasole, Riccardo Nicotra and Vittorio Bernardo. He recalled last season’s poor Champions League showing, adding that the team produced a high‑level performance against Borussia and deserved a draw.

He stressed that the squad now has a clear identity and a hunger to win from the first minute, promising to give fans the victory that eluded them last year. Moleiro believes the players have grown and matured, and that this season they will perform much better.

Speaking about his own role, Moleiro said he feels comfortable wherever he is asked to play and will give his best in any position required.

Expectations of Napoli and Rafa Marin’s input

The midfielder warned that Napoli present a complicated challenge, boasting players of the highest level and extensive experience, and that Villarreal must give 100 percent to secure a win.

He also revealed a recent conversation with Rafa Marin, who told him he will deliver “a lot of kicks” and is eager to play, happy with how his Napoli career began.

Moleiro hinted at a possible future clash with Real Madrid, noting that Villarreal already showed they could compete with one of the world’s best clubs and can still improve.

Broadcast details and upcoming programme

The conference began at 16:16, with Moleiro’s remarks captured in real time and made available free on TV and online platforms.

announced a full schedule for the Villarreal‑Napoli tie: Match Day on Monday 12 October 2026, followed by further coverage on Tuesday 13 October 2026, with additional content on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube supplied by correspondents Manuel Guardasole, Riccardo Nicotra and Vittorio Bernardo.