Sunday , 16 August 2026

Real Madrid CF vs Villarreal CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Real Madrid CF
4 – 1
Full Time
Villarreal CF
Sun 17 Dec 2023 · 20:00 UTC Santiago Bernabeu HT 45' · FT 45'
Jude Bellingham 25' 1–0
Rodrygo 38' 2–0
2–1 55' Jose Morales
Brahim Diaz 65' 3–1
Luka Modric 69' 4–1
Jude Bellingham 68' Y
Y 68' Adria Altimira
Y 75' Ilias Akhomach
Aurelien Tchouameni 83' Y
Y 85' Etienne Capoue

Overview

Match Preview

Real Madrid CF vs Villarreal CF — La Liga at Santiago Bernabeu.

Match Details

  • Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Aitor Villate Martinez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
7 Málaga CF 0 0
8 Real Racing Club de Santander 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Villarreal CF 0 0
12 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
13 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
14 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
15 Valencia CF 0 0
16 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
17 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
18 Athletic Club 0 0
19 Elche CF 0 0
20 Levante UD 0 0
21 CA Osasuna 0 0
22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

8
6
2
Real Madrid CF 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals Villarreal CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF 2023-04-08 Real Madrid CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2023-01-07 Villarreal CF 2–1 Real Madrid CF 2022-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–0 Real Madrid CF 2021-09-25 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec Villarreal CF H 4–1 W
12 Dec 1. FC Union Berlin A 3–2 W
09 Dec Real Betis Balompié A 1–1 D
02 Dec Granada CF H 2–0 W
29 Nov SSC Napoli H 4–2 W
26 Nov Cadiz CF A 3–0 W
Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Dec Real Madrid CF A 1–4 L
14 Dec Stade Rennais FC 1901 A 3–2 W
09 Dec Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 0–3 L
06 Dec Maccabi Haifa FC H 0–0 D
03 Dec Sevilla FC A 1–1 D
30 Nov Panathinaikos AO H 3–2 W

Season Stats

Real Madrid CF Villarreal CF
#10 Position #11
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Real Madrid CF are 10th (0 pts). Villarreal CF are 11th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Real Madrid CF launch into their encounter with Villarreal CF.
  • 5' It’s high time Marcelino made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Real Madrid CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 20' Villarreal CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' Jude Bellingham is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 10 goals this season for the .
  • 28' The Villarreal CF manager makes a substitution. Alex Baena departs to be replaced by RamonTerrats Espacio.
  • 33' The home supporters are growing impatient. Real Madrid CF must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 34' Another substitution for Real Madrid CF to replace David Alaba by Nacho on 34 minute.
  • 38' Against the run of play, Rodrygo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 43' The 30-year-old Alfonso Pedraza has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 46' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jorge Cuenca is hanging Raul Albiol on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Jose Morales has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 55' What composure from Jose Morales! The Spain international strokes it home. 2-1.
  • 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 65' Against the run of play, Brahim Diaz has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 68' The referee calls foul for Jude Bellingham. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 69' GOAL! Luka Modric fires home to make it 4-1!
  • 74' Real Madrid CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 75' The whistle greets Ilias Akhomach as he departs to be replaced by Trigueros.
  • 75' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ilias Akhomach.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Real Madrid CF team. Jude Bellingham is replaced by Dani Ceballos on 78 minute.
  • 83' Controversy at the stadium! Aurelien Tchouameni argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 85' Joselu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Brahim Diaz on 85 minute.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue on 85 minutes.
  • 90' It looks surprising Real Madrid CF does not make any changes. RamonTerrats Espacio has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • It finishes all square. Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF share the spoils 4-1.

Lineups

Real Madrid CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Karim Benzema 7
Gerard Moreno 4
Alexander Sorloth 4
Mariano Diaz 3
Gareth Bale 2
Luka Modric 2
Yeremi Pino 2
Arda Guler 2

Head to Head

2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF 2023-04-08 Real Madrid CF 2–3 Villarreal CF 2023-01-07 Villarreal CF 2–1 Real Madrid CF 2022-02-12 Villarreal CF 0–0 Real Madrid CF 2021-09-25 Real Madrid CF 0–0 Villarreal CF

Real Madrid CF Form

2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-12 1. FC Union Berlin 2–3 Real Madrid CF W 2023-12-09 Real Betis Balompié 1–1 Real Madrid CF D 2023-12-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Granada CF W 2023-11-29 Real Madrid CF 4–2 SSC Napoli W 2023-11-26 Cadiz CF 0–3 Real Madrid CF W

Villarreal CF Form

2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF L 2023-12-14 Stade Rennais FC 1901 2–3 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-09 Villarreal CF 0–3 Real Sociedad de Fútbol L 2023-12-06 Villarreal CF 0–0 Maccabi Haifa FC D 2023-12-03 Sevilla FC 1–1 Villarreal CF D 2023-11-30 Villarreal CF 3–2 Panathinaikos AO W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.24 Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Madrid CF51% Draw30% Villarreal CF19%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.91
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Real Madrid CF or Draw
81%
Draw or Villarreal CF
49%
Real Madrid CF or Villarreal CF
70%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Real Madrid CF32% Draw55% Villarreal CF13%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
17.2%
1 – 0
17.2%
1 – 1
13.1%
2 – 0
10.9%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 0
4.5%
1 – 2
4%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 2
3.1%
2 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF

Handicap Real Madrid CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 26% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 13% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
52% ✗
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
30% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.