Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Match Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Los Blancos Aim to Maintain La Liga Lead Against Villarreal

Real Madrid will shift their focus back to La Liga after securing a dramatic Champions League quarter-final spot earlier this week. Carlo Ancelotti’s men travel to Estadio de la Cerámica to face Villarreal in a crucial fixture that could see them move to the top of the league—at least temporarily.

Meanwhile, Villarreal are chasing European football next season and have proven to be a tough side at home. Can they challenge Madrid’s title ambitions?

Match Details: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

• 📍 Location: Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal, Spain
• 📅 Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025
• ⏰ Kick-off Time: 17:30 GMT / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT
• 🟡 Referee: Jesus Gil Manzano
• 🎥 VAR: Guillermo Cuadra Fernandez

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

🔍 Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• Villarreal Wins: 1
• Real Madrid Wins: 3
• Draws: 1
• Last Meeting: Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal (October 2024, La Liga)

📊 Recent Form (All Competitions)

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Villarreal Team News & Predicted Lineup

Villarreal will be without key attacker Gerard Moreno and full-back Kiko Femenia, both sidelined until after the international break. Ilias Akhomach also remains out.

Despite their recent loss to Alaves, manager Marcelino is expected to stick with a similar starting XI. The squad features several former Premier League stars, including Juan Foyth, Ayoze Perez, and Willy Kambwala.

🔵 Villarreal Predicted XI (4-4-2):

Conde; Foyth, Kambwala, Costa, Cardona; Pino, Gueye, Parejo, Baena; Barry, Perez.

Real Madrid Team News & Predicted Lineup

Madrid played 120 minutes against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and could rotate key players to manage fatigue. Ferland Mendy suffered a hamstring injury and is unavailable, meaning Fran Garcia is set to start at left-back.

Midfield dynamo Federico Valverde is expected to return, while Dani Ceballos, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Jesus Vallejo remain sidelined.

⚪ Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-2-3-1):

Courtois; Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.

Match Prediction: Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid enter this match knowing that a win would apply pressure on their title rivals, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. While Villarreal have struggled at home, their counter-attacking ability could trouble a fatigued Madrid side.

However, Los Blancos have a knack for winning crucial games, and their depth should give them the edge in this contest.

🔮 Prediction: Villarreal 1-2 Real Madrid

What’s Your Prediction?

Can Real Madrid take all three points and move to the top of La Liga? Or will Villarreal cause an upset? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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