Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Key Matchup in La Liga’s Ninth Round Promises High-Scoring Excitement

Murad Al-Masry (Abu Dhabi)

Real Madrid will meet its host, Villarreal, on Sunday, in the ninth round, within the Spanish Football League, in a match that carries some risks for the “Royal Club” against the “Yellow Submarine”, which got off to a good start this season. , and was the last team to beat Real Madrid in the “Royal Club” stadium.
A memorable clash between the two teams took place on April 8, 2023, when Samuel Chukwueze scored two goals, leading Villarreal to a 3-2 victory to organize 28 league matches since then And 38 matches in all competitions, without lost at the Bernabeu.
The rivalry is expected to be enjoyable for the fans, as 26 goals have been seen in the last 5 meetings between them in different competitions, at a rate of 5.2 goals per game, including a 4-4 draw ​in their last meeting. season at the “La Ceramica” stadium.
Real Madrid started the season without losing a point at home, winning all four games, but Villarreal were just as good away from home, with three wins and one draw.
The “Blancos” have not lost any game in “La Liga” for more than a year, since their last defeat dates back to September 24, 2023, at the stadium “Civitas Metropolitano” against Atletico Madrid, with a score of 3-1, and since then, Real Madrid has not lost in 40 games, getting 29 victories and 11 draws in the league.
It should be noted that Real Madrid is trying to reconcile with its fans, after suddenly defeating the French club Lille in the Champions League, as it tries to suspended for the second game in a row.