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The 2023-24 edition of La Liga returns to the fold with another round of matches this weekend as Villarreal lock horns with Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid side at the Estadio el Madrigal on Sunday. Real Madrid have been impressive this season and hold the upper hand going into this game.
Villarreal are in eighth place in the La Liga standings and have stepped up to the plate this season. The Yellow Submarines edged Girona to a narrow 1-0 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have won the league title and have been exceptional over the past year. Los Blancos thrashed Deportivo Alaves by a comprehensive 5-0 scoreline this week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
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Villarreal vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head
Real Madrid have an excellent recent record against Villarreal and have won 24 out of the last 46 matches between the two teams. Villarreal have managed only six victories during this period and will need to improve their record in this fixture.
Villarreal form guide: W-W-L-W-W
Real Madrid form guide: W-W-W-W-D
Villarreal vs Real Madrid Team News
Villarreal
Kiko Femenia was sent off against Girona last week and will not be included in the squad. Raul Albiol, Yeremy Pino, and Francis Coquelin are currently injured and will not be able to feature in this game.
Injured: Raul Albiol, Yeremy Pino, Francis Coquelin, Alfonso Pedraza, Juan Foyth, Denis Suarez, Gerard Moreno
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Real Madrid
David Alaba and Aurelien Tchouameni are injured and will not be able to feature in this game. Arda Guler has been impressive in recent weeks and will likely be included in the starting lineup.
Injured: David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Villarreal vs Real Madrid Predicted XI
Villarreal Predicted XI (4-4-2): Jorgensen; Cuenca, Bailly, Mosquera, Terrats; Traore, Comesana, Parejo, Baena; Guedes, Sorloth
Real Madrid Predicted XI (4-3-3): Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, Garcia; Ceballos, Camavinga, Modric; Guler, Brahim, Joselu
Villarreal vs Real Madrid Prediction
Real Madrid have been sensational in La Liga this season and will look to conclude their triumphant campaign on a high. Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler have been impressive this season and will look to prove their mettle in this fixture.
Villarreal can pack a punch on their day but will be up against a formidable opponent this weekend. Real Madrid are the better team and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Villarreal 1-3 Real Madrid
