Real Madrid vs Villarreal Preview, prediction, team news, lineups | LaLiga 2026-27
The Meringues are on a four-match winning run against the Yellow Submarine!
Real Madrid are all set to go head-to-head against Villarreal CF for their eighth matchweek contest of the LaLiga 2026-27 season. This will be an entertaining outing to witness, scheduled to take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu.
The Jose Mourinho-led side will now be looking to bounce back. Ahead of the international window, Real Madrid suffered a 1-2 loss against Atletico Madrid in their league fixture. They now have two losses and five wins in their first seven games. This puts Los Blancos in third spot on the Spanish top division table.
The Meringues have a lot of things to figure out. To give a strong fight to FC Barcelona for the league title, they must establish a strong balance in the squad. They lacked intensity in the final third during both of their last two matches. Madrid will be looking to fix it and come up with a sharp performance at the Bernabeu.
After a poor start to their LaLiga 2026-27 campaign, the Yellow Submarine have now secured consecutive wins in their last two matches. They first outplayed Malaga and then came out on top to secure three points against Levante in what was a 3-1 victory. Iñigo Pérez’s men will now be looking to come up with a similar performance against one of the top Spanish clubs.
Being away from home is going to make things tougher for them, but with the right tactics, they can make things tougher for the hosts. Villarreal CF haven’t secured a win against Madrid in their last four matches and will be eager to turn the tide around.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
- Date: Sunday, October 11
- Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Saturday, Oct 10; 07:30 pm GMT/ 03:30 pm ET/ 12:30 pm PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Real Madrid: L-W-W-W-L
Villarreal: L-L-L-W-W
Players to Watch
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
Jude Bellingham has been in a top run of form for both his club and country. He is coming off top performances for the England national football team and will now be eager to help Real Madrid.
The 23-year-old has five goal contributions in seven LaLiga outings this season and will now be looking to add more to his tally.
Pape Gueye (Villarreal)
The 27-year-old is going to be one of the main stars for Villarreal CF. He is capable of controlling the ball in the midfield and is also capable of scoring goals. Against Real Madrid, Pape Gueye’s ability to break up play will be massive. He will be looking to cause problems for a star-studded team.
Match Facts
- Villarreal are on a two-match winning run.
- Real Madrid have won three of their last five matches.
- The Yellow Submarine are on a four-match losing run against Los Blancos.
Betting Tips & Odds
- Real Madrid to win @4/11 bet365
- Jude Bellingham to score @11/5 Ladbrokes
- Goals under 3.5 @23/20 Betfair
Injury and Team News
Rodrygo, Ferland Mendy and Raul Asencio are out for Real Madrid due to their injuries. Eder Militao is training for the club, but is not yet confirmed to be part of the squad. Dean Huijsen will also sit out as he is suspended. Federico Valverde trained individually and can also miss out. Kylian Mbappe has been training with the first team and is ready to start.
Villarreal will miss out on the services of Tajon Buchanan. He is injured. Ilias Akhomach might also sit out due to fitness concerns.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 55
Real Madrid (wins): 32
Villarreal (wins): 6
Draws: 17
Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Courtois (GK); Trent, Konaté, Rüdiger, Cucurella; Camavinga, Tchouaméni; Güler, Bellingham, Vinícius; Mbappé
Villarreal predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
Gulacsi (GK); Freeman, Navarro, Veiga, Cardona; Gueye, Saliba; Pepe, Moleiro, Mikautadze; Perez
Match Prediction
Real Madrid at home can turn out to be a strong side and they will be eager to use this advantage. Villarreal are on a two-match winning run, but the upcoming contest is going to be a challenging one for them.
Jose Mourinho’s men might come out on top and secure three points against the Yellow Submarine.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Disney+, Premier Sports
Spain: Movistar, DAZN and Teledeporte
USA: ESPN, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
When and where is Real Madrid vs Villarreal LaLiga match?
This clash will take place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on October 10.
Where and how to watch LaLiga 2026-27 live in India?
The FanCode app and website can be used to view all the games live.
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