Romero's winning mentality: "I can give a lot to Villarreal and I have to prove it"

Left-back Romero scored in Villarreal's 2-0 win over Getafe, his first goal since joining on a permanent deal, and vowed to justify the club's faith after a slow start.

Carlos Romero opened his Villarreal account in a 2-0 victory over Getafe, setting up Ayoze before finishing the move himself. The left-back, who joined permanently from Espanyol on a contract through June 2031, has struggled to settle in his opening weeks, hampered by a left adductor injury that forced him to miss matches against Liverpool and Valencia.

Romero acknowledged the adjustment period in his post-match interview with DAZN. "I came off a very good year at Espanyol," he said. "In my first spell with Villarreal, I didn't feel comfortable and it was hard to adapt. I can give a lot to Villarreal. The expectation is very high when they renewed me and I have to start proving it."

At 25, Romero has featured in eight of Villarreal's 12 La Liga matches this season, five as a starter, and two Champions League appearances. His goal and assist against Getafe, combined with his determined words, signal a turning point after a frustrating start to life at the club.