Villarreal's goalkeeper, Péter Gulácsi, was the victim of an armed robbery at his home in Monasterios, Puçol, during the early hours of October 13, 2026. He was at home with his wife and two children when armed intruders entered the residence. Fortunately, no one was physically harmed during the incident. (en.as.com)
The psychological impact of the robbery led to Gulácsi's absence from Villarreal's Champions League match against Napoli later that day. The club promptly informed the authorities, who have initiated an investigation into the incident. (en.as.com)
In Gulácsi's absence, Luiz Júnior stepped in as the starting goalkeeper. Villarreal managed to secure a 3-1 victory over Napoli, marking their first win in the Champions League after a 12-match winless streak. (elpais.com)
This incident is reminiscent of a similar event in February 2024, when then-Villarreal player Étienne Capoue was targeted in an attempted robbery at his home while dining with his family. (cadenaser.com)
The club has expressed support for Gulácsi and his family during this challenging time and is cooperating fully with law enforcement to apprehend the perpetrators.