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Youth USMNT player Mukwelle Akale made his debut for Villarreal B during their friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Vallecas.
Really cool to make my preseason debut with Villarreal B and play first half against Rayo Vallecano's first team! ~YM
— qTip (@mukwelle_akale) 23 de julio de 2016
The Minnesotan native earned his first start during the current preseason and was subbed in the second half as the B team lost 3-2 against Rayo.
Paco Lopéz keeps preparing the upcoming season in hopes of achieving the long desired objective which is to get promoted to the Segunda División.
The Villarreal B boss fielded a starting XI composed of Villarreal C and Juvenil A squad players.
Juvenil A strikers Darío Poveda and Pablo Álvarez scored the goals for Villarreal B.
Villarreal B next opponent will be the U21 squad of FC Porto on Wednesday 27th.