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by Erik Gibbs in LaLiga Picks
Real Madrid shifts its attention back to La Liga as they prepare for a crucial away fixture against Villarreal this Saturday. Fresh off their dramatic UEFA Champions League quarter-final qualification, Los Blancos are determined to maintain their title challenge in Spain’s top flight. They currently sit in second place with 57 points, trailing Barcelona, while Villarreal, positioned fifth with 44 points, remains in contention for a return to Europe’s elite competition.
Villarreal’s resurgence this season has been impressive, bouncing back from an underwhelming 2023-24 campaign where they finished eighth and failed to secure European football. Their current form suggests they are capable of competing for a top-four finish, but a daunting challenge awaits as they face Carlo Ancelotti’s formidable Real Madrid side.
Madrid, despite securing a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals by overcoming Atlético Madrid in a tense penalty shootout, has struggled for consistency in La Liga. They will look to reignite their domestic campaign with a statement victory at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
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Villarreal vs Real Madrid Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
72 | 33 | 22 | 6 | 5 | 35 |
|
5
|
52 | 32 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 10 |
Villarreal and Real Madrid Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 18, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 15, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 1, 2024 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 22, 2024 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 4, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 26, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Feb 23, 2025 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 9, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 4, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 19, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Jan 22, 2025 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Mar 12, 2025 - Champions League
Mar 1, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 26, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Feb 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2025 - Champions League
Feb 5, 2025 - Copa del Rey
Villarreal against Real Madrid : Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
17 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Oct 5, 2024 - LaLiga
May 19, 2024 - LaLiga
Dec 17, 2023 - LaLiga
Apr 8, 2023 - LaLiga
Jan 19, 2023 - Copa del Rey
Jan 7, 2023 - LaLiga
Players list
D. Conde
DefenderJ. Foyth
L. Costa
W. Kambwala
A. Pedraza
MidfielderY. Pino
D. Parejo
D. Suarez
A. Baena
ForwardT. Barry
A. Perez
T. Courtois
DefenderL. Vazquez
A. Rudiger
F. Garcia
MidfielderA. Tchouameni
A. Guler
E. Camavinga
J. Bellingham
ForwardB. Diaz
L. Modric
K. Mbappe
Substitutes
L. Junior
DefenderP. Navarro
R. Albiol
E. Bailly
MidfielderD. Parejo
D. Suarez
Y. Pino
T. Barry
A. Pedraza
A. Lunin
F. Gonzalez
DefenderD. Alaba
D. Aguado
V. Valdepenas Talavera
A. Rudiger
L. Modric
Vinicius Junior
Endrick
A. Guler
Most goals and assists
Villarreal
Real Madrid
A. Perez
(14 Goals)
K. Mbappe
(29 Goals)
A. Baena
(8 Assists)
J. Bellingham
(9 Assists)
Villarreal - Real Madrid Key Points
- Villarreal are on a 2-game winning streak
- Real Madrid are on a 2-game losing streak
- Villarreal has lost 3 times in the last 6 games vs. Real Madrid
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in 86 of their last 95 games across all competitions
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Our Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction
The hosts will enter this encounter with confidence, having secured back-to-back league wins. However, their record against Spain’s elite remains a concern, with their recent loss to Barcelona highlighting their struggles against top-tier opposition. Compounding their challenges, Villarreal will be without key players Gerard Moreno, Alfonso Pedraza, Juan Foyth, and Willy Kambwala. There are also doubts over the availability of Ayoze Pérez and Denis Suárez, both of whom missed Thursday’s training session.
For Real Madrid, this match represents a chance to restore their momentum after dropping points in their last two league outings. With Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo leading the charge, Ancelotti’s men will be eager to exploit Villarreal’s defensive vulnerabilities. While Madrid has shown some defensive frailties, their ability to rise to the occasion in must-win matches remains one of their greatest strengths.
A victory for Los Blancos would apply pressure on Barcelona and ensure the title race remains competitive, while Villarreal sees this as an opportunity to solidify their European aspirations. The clash promises to be an intense battle, with both sides having plenty to fight for as the season enters its decisive phase.
With Villarreal’s inconsistency against top teams and Madrid’s knack for delivering in high-stakes encounters, the visitors will be slight favorites, but they must be wary of a Villarreal side eager to cause an upset in front of their home crowd. Our prediction for Villarreal vs. Real Madrid: Real Madrid to win.
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