Saturday , 14 November 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 FC Barcelona 12 33
2 Real Madrid CF 12 30
3 Club Atlético de Madrid 12 28
4 Real Betis Balompié 12 26
5 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 12 22
6 Sevilla FC 12 18
7 Athletic Club 11 16
8 RC Deportivo La Coruña 12 15
9 Villarreal CF 12 15
10 Real Racing Club de Santander 12 14
11 RC Celta de Vigo 12 13
12 Deportivo Alavés 12 13
13 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 11 12
14 CA Osasuna 12 12
15 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 12 12
16 Getafe CF 12 12
17 Levante UD 12 11
18 Elche CF 12 10
19 Valencia CF 12 9
20 Málaga CF 12 5

Head-to-Head

9
6
2
Real Madrid CF 17 games · Avg 3.2 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
#2 Position #9
30 Points 15
12 Played 12
10 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 4 / 3 / 5
31 Scored 17
10 Conceded 15
+21 GD +2
2.50 PPG 1.25
83% Win % 33%

Key Stats

71% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
65% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
33% Clean Sheets
Real Madrid CF this season
17% Clean Sheets
Villarreal CF this season

Real Madrid CF are 2nd (30 pts). Villarreal CF are 9th (15 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Real Madrid CF
0-15
3/–
16-30
6/1
31-45
7/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
4/2
76+
8/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Villarreal CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
5/7
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Real Madrid CF
Kylian Mbappe 13 G 2 A
Jude Bellingham 4 G 3 A
Arda Guler 3 G 4 A
Yan Diomande 3 G 2 A
Carlos Espi 2 G
Villarreal CF
Georges Mikautadze 3 G 1 A
Pape Gueye 3 G
Alberto Moleiro 2 G 4 A
Nicolas Pepe 2 G 1 A
Gerard Moreno 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Santiago Bernabeu that hosts another battle between Real Madrid CF and Villarreal CF.
  • 5' Spain international Dani Parejo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Villarreal CF come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 15' Villarreal CF is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Magnificent from Jude Bellingham! That is 92 goals in 398 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 28' Villarreal CF manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. RamonTerrats Espacio is hanging Alex Baena on the field on 28 minute.
  • 33' Real Madrid CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 34' Nacho gets the nod from Real Madrid CF. He replaces David Alaba and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 38' A goal from the Brazil international Rodrygo! He fires home on 38 to make it 2-0!
  • 43' It’s high time Carlo Ancelotti made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 46' The supporters are chanting for Jorge Cuenca. He replaces Raul Albiol on 46 minute.
  • 51' Luka Modric has been relatively quiet despite scoring 37 goals in his last 561 appearances.
  • 55' Jose Morales has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
  • 60' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 65' Brilliant from the ! Brahim Diaz makes it 3-1 with a superb finish on 65.
  • 68' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jude Bellingham on 68.
  • 69' What a strike from Luka Modric! The score is 4-1.
  • 74' Real Madrid CF are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Villarreal CF backline.
  • 75' Villarreal CF ring the changes. Ilias Akhomach has done his job and it is now time for Trigueros to step up.
  • 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ilias Akhomach on 75.
  • 78' Dani Ceballos is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jude Bellingham at the 78 minute mark.
  • 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Aurelien Tchouameni.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Joselu. He replaces Brahim Diaz on 85 minute.
  • 85' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Etienne Capoue on 85 minutes.
  • 90' It is a cagey affair so far. Real Madrid CF in their 4-4-2 trying to find a way past Villarreal CF's compact 4-4-2.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Real Madrid CF take all three points.

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
Alexander Sorloth 4
Gerard Moreno 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
4 / 4
2.53 Real Madrid CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.06 Villarreal CF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 68% + Real Madrid CF to win 64%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Real Madrid CF64% Draw20% Villarreal CF16%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 68%
32%
± 3.5 47%
53%
± 4.5 29%
71%

Double Chance

Real Madrid CF or Draw
84%
Draw or Villarreal CF
36%
Real Madrid CF or Villarreal CF
80%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Real Madrid CF50% Draw37% Villarreal CF13%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.9%
1 – 1
8.2%
3 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
7.3%
1 – 0
6.7%
4 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
4.8%
4 – 0
4.6%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 2
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Real Madrid CF

Handicap Real Madrid CF covers Push Villarreal CF covers
-2.5 27% — 73%
-2 27% 20% 53%
-1.5 47% — 53%
-1 47% 21% 32%
-0.5 68% — 32%
+0.5 87% — 13%
+1 87% 8% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
9% ✓

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