In the early hours of October 24, 2026, Peter Gulasci, the 36‑year‑old former RB Leipzig goalkeeper who had recently secured a starting role at Villarreal, was home with his wife and two children when armed men stormed his residence and robbed him at gunpoint. The incident, which took place in the province of Valencia, left the family shaken but unharmed.
Gulasci had played for RB Leipzig for 11 years before moving to Villarreal, where he has recently secured a starting spot.
The Champions League fixture against SSC Napoli was scheduled to kick off at 21:00 that same Tuesday night. Gulasci was unable to play in the match due to the traumatic event.
Both RB Leipzig and Villarreal expressed support for Gulasci during the crisis.
According to reports from Marca and AS, "Gulasci and his family were not injured in the attack, but the emotional exceptional situation makes an appearance impossible." Spanish sports outlets Marca and AS reported the news, citing the club.
This is not the first such attack on football professionals in the region, with other players like André-Frank Zambo Anguissa and Karl Toko Ekambi also targeted.
Both RB Leipzig and Villarreal expressed support for Gulasci during the crisis.
Gulasci, who had recently secured a starting spot at Villarreal, was unable to play in the Champions League match against SSC Napoli due to the traumatic event.
Gulasci, who is 36 years old, played for RB Leipzig for 11 years before joining Villarreal.