Real Madrid vs Villarreal - La Liga: TV channel, team news, lineups & prediction
By Sean Walsh
Real Madrid will warm up for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final with Chelsea by taking on Villarreal.
Los Blancos' La Liga crown is slipping away with Barcelona now 12 points clear of their Clasico rivals with only 11 games to go.
That said, Carlo Ancelotti's side have found their footing again recently, smashing Barça 4-0 in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey days after hammering Real Valladolid 6-0.
Villarreal head to the capital looking to force their way back into the top-four picture, sitting just four points adrift of a Champions League spot.
Here's all you need to know about Saturday's meeting.
Where are Real Madrid vs Villarreal playing?
- Location: Madrid, Spain
- Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu
- Date: Saturday 8 April
- Kick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PST
- Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas
Real Madrid vs Villarreal H2H Results (Last Five Meetings)
- Real Madrid: 2 wins
- Villarreal: 1 win
- Draws: 2
- Last meeting: Villarreal 2-3 Real Madrid - January 19 (Copa del Rey)
Current La Liga Form (Last Five Games)
- Real Madrid: DDWLW
- Villarreal: WWDWW
How to watch Real Madrid vs Villarreal on TV and live stream
Channel | Television Channel/Live Stream |
|---|---|
United Kingdom | Viaplay Sports 1, LaLigaTV |
United States | ESPN+, ESPN Deportes |
Canada | TSN+ |
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Real Madrid team news
While Ferland Mendy is Real Madrid's only injury concern, Ancelotti is expected to make some changes to his side ahead of their Champions League showdown with Chelsea.
Luka Modric is expected to be rested, while Nacho Fernandez and Antonio Rudiger will be vying to win back a place in defence following Eduardo Camavinga's impressing showing at left-back on Wednesday.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Villarreal
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3): Courtois; Nacho, Militao, Alaba, Rudiger; Tchouameni, Valverde, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius
Villarreal team news
Unlike Ancelotti, Quique Setien has a few selection headaches to contend with.
Nicolas Jackson is serving a suspension, while Gerard Romero and Etienne Capoue are doubts to return from respective muscle injuries in time for this match.
Francis Coquelin will not return from an ACL injury until next season.
Villarreal predicted lineup vs Real Madrid
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-3-3): Reina; Foyth, Mandi, Torres, Pedraza; Parejo, Lo Celso, Baena; Chukwueze, Morales, Pino
Real Madrid vs Villarreal score prediction
Villarreal are in superb form and they are sure to make life very difficult for their hosts on Saturday evening.
But despite their patchy La Liga form and one eye on midweek, Real Madrid should have enough momentum left in the tank to see off the threat of the Yellow Submarine.
Benzema is sharp and back to his best - he's not within three goals of Robert Lewandowski at the top of the scoring charts.
Prediction: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal