Real Madrid cannot afford to stumble.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid match preview

Real Madrid endured a difficult 120 minutes away at the Metropolitano. Los Blancos were only able to overcome rivals Atletico Madrid after a tense penalty shootout. After securing a ticket to the quarter-finals of the European Cup, Real Madrid will face another tough test this weekend. This time they face Villarreal, a team currently ranked 5th and competing with Bilbao for a top 4 spot in La Liga .

The Yellow Submarine has always been a very difficult opponent for Real Madrid in recent seasons. Real Madrid has only won 2/7 recent matches against Villarreal in La Liga, drawing 3 times and receiving 2 defeats. Since 2014, Real Madrid has not been able to defeat Villarreal in 2 consecutive matches. Therefore, coach Ancelotti and his team will face some difficulties in the upcoming match.

Another factor that makes coach Ancelotti worried is that the physical strength of the pillars has decreased a lot due to having to "fight hard" in the match that lasted more than 120 minutes with Atletico Madrid. However, the players of the defending La Liga champions are still rated higher than their opponents in terms of quality and uniformity in all lines. Real Madrid will most likely get 3 points but it will only be a victory with a minimal difference.

Real Madrid will also have to work hard to break the unforgettable curse every time they play at Ceramica. Since the victory in February 2017, Real Madrid have gone through a series of 7 consecutive away matches without defeating Villarreal.

Form, history of confrontation Villarreal vs Real Madrid

In the last 6 matches in La Liga, Real Madrid won 2, drew 2 and lost 2. Villarreal won 3, drew 2, lost 1.

In the last 10 matches between the two teams, Real Madrid won 4 and lost 2. The remaining two matches ended in a draw.

Real Madrid are on a 3-match unbeaten streak against Villarreal (W2 D1). Los Blancos' last defeat was nearly 2 years ago.

Villarreal vs Real Madrid squad information

Villarreal are without Gerard Moreno and Akhomach. Kiko Femenia is doubtful.

Real Madrid will be without Carvajal, Militao, Ceballos and Ferland Mendy due to injury.

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