Renato Veiga
VillarrealCB
Controlled Centre Back
Jul 29, 2003 (22)
Left
6'3"
194 lb
Two tackles in draw
Veiga had two tackles (zero won) and three clearances in Wednesday's 1-1 draw versus DR Congo.
Analysis: Veiga played the full game in Wednesday's 1-1 World Cup draw with DR Congo, contributing two tackels and three clearances but couldn't have done better on DR Congo's opener since Yoane Wissa was left alone to head it home. Portugal's back line and midfield had to manage a tense finish after DR Congo's first-half stoppage-time equalizer, with the match opening up in transition late. Veiga seems to have a slight edge over Goncalo Inacio to start in central defense during the competition for Portugal.
Suspension served
Veiga is available after clearing a card accumulation ban in league play.
Analysis: Veiga is a regular center-back asset for his team, so he's expected to take a starting spot from either Willy Kambwala or Rafa Marin. The Portuguese has earned five clean sheets across 27 La Liga starts in 2025/26, and he's averaging 4.9 clearances per contest, which rank second among Villarreal players.
Set for suspension
Veiga will serve a one-match ban due to an accumulation of five yellow cards in La Liga.
Analysis: Veiga picked up his fifth yellow card in La Liga and will serve a one-match suspension for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. The defender has been an undisputed starter in the back line for the yellow submarine this season, therefore his absence will force a change in the starting XI, with Pau Navarro expected to start in his place for that game.
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