Marcelino García Toral continues to expand his legacy at Villarreal. In the match against Real Madrid, he reached 259 official games in charge of the Yellow Submarine — the same figure as Manuel Pellegrini — making them both the coaches with the most matches in the club’s history.
The Asturian coach arrives at this milestone with an outstanding record. To date, he has managed 258 matches, achieving 129 victories (49.7%), 65 draws (25.1%), and 64 defeats (24.1%). These numbers slightly surpass Pellegrini’s, who recorded 47.4% wins, 27.8% draws, and 24.7% defeats during his spell in charge.
Marcelino’s journey at Villarreal is also proof of his ability to compete on every stage. His 258 matches are distributed across 184 in LaLiga, 21 in Segunda División, 20 in the Copa del Rey, 31 in the Europa League, and 2 in the Champions League. In addition, under his leadership, Villarreal has secured qualification for the Champions League on two occasions, a competition the Yellow Submarine is currently contesting with Marcelino at the helm.
With this new milestone, Marcelino once again writes his name into Villarreal’s history, reaffirming himself as one of the most influential figures in the identity and success of the Yellow Submarine.