Real Madrid return to La Liga action on Sunday, October 5, 2025, where they host Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabéu. After a derby defeat to Atlético, Los Blancos will be desperate to respond in front of their home fans, while Villarreal arrive confident following a strong Champions League showing. With both teams eager to prove a point, this clash promises high intensity, goals, and plenty of drama.
Match Details
- Fixture: Real Madrid
- Date: Friday, 05 October 2025
- Kick-off: 12:30 AM IST
- Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Key Stats and Team Form
- Head-to-Head Record (All Competitions):
Real Madrid have clearly had the upper hand: out of about 53 matches, they’ve won 30, drawn 17, and lost 6 to Villarreal.
- Recent Form vs Each Other:
In their last 6 matchups, Real Madrid have won 5 times and there has been 1 draw; Villarreal haven’t beaten Madrid in recent fixtures. - Home vs Away Patterns:
Real Madrid are very strong at home: when they host Villarreal, they win the majority of matches. Villarreal have historically struggled away in this fixture - Real Madrid La Liga form:
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WWWWLW - Villarreal La Liga form:
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Key Players to watch out for
Kylian Mbappé — In scorching form, Mbappé has been delivering when it matters most. After a hat-trick vs. Kairat, he’ll be one of Real’s biggest threats going forward
Vinícius Júnior — Always dangerous in wide areas, his speed, dribbling, and ability to stretch defences make him a constant menace. If Villarreal leave space, he’ll exploit it
Nicolas Pepe — When in rhythm, Pepe can change games with moments of brilliance, either with goals or assists. Madrid will need to keep him under control in transition and in his more advanced moments.
Predicted Lineups
- Real Madrid:
Courtois; Militao, Huijsen, Tchouameni; Valverde, Guler, Camavinga, Carreras; Bellingham; Vinicius, Mbappe - Villarreal:
Junior; Mourino, Veiga, Marin, S Cardona; Akhomach, Partey, Gueye, Moleiro; Mikautadze, Pepe
Key Injuries:
Real Madrid:
- Antonio Rüdiger (Hamstring)
- Trent Alexander-Arnold (Hamstring/Muscle):
- Dani Carvajal (Muscle)
- Ferland Mendy (Thigh)
Villareal:
- Logan Costa (ACL)
- Willy Kambwala (Hamstring)
- Pau Cabanes (ACL)
- Gerard Moreno (Hamstring)
- Ayoze Pérez (Adductor)
Prediction: Real Madrid 3–1 Villarreal
