Live Blog! Villarreal vs Real Madrid in La Liga
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Real Madrid travels to the Estadio de la Cerámica this Saturday, March 15, 2025, to face Villarreal in LaLiga Matchday 28. The match is set to kick off at 18:30 CET (12:30 PM EST), with both teams fighting for crucial points in their respective campaigns.
🔹 Real Madrid sits level on 57 points with FC Barcelona, though the Catalans hold the edge due to head-to-head results. The Los Blancos must secure three points to keep their title hopes alive.
🔹 Villarreal currently ranks 5th in LaLiga with 48 points, trailing Athletic Club by five points in the race for a Champions League qualification spot.
Recent Form
✅ Villarreal: Marcelino García Toral’s side suffered a 1-0 defeat against Deportivo Alavés last week, breaking a six-match unbeaten streak in LaLiga.
✅ Real Madrid: Carlo Ancelotti’s squad endured a physically demanding Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid, which ended in penalties. In LaLiga, they have struggled for consistency, winning just two of their last six games (2W-2D-2L).
In their reverse fixture at the Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid secured a 2-0 victory with goals from Federico Valverde and Vinícius Júnior.
Team News & Injuries
📌 Villarreal:
- Gerard Moreno and Kiko Femenía remain sidelined due to injuries sustained in early February.
- Ilias Akhomach continues to recover from a long-term issue.
📌 Real Madrid:
- Ferland Mendy suffered a hamstring injury against Atlético Madrid and is expected to be out for at least one month.
- Vinícius Júnior was granted an extra day of rest and missed Friday’s training session but is expected to be available, although he may start on the bench.