Thursday , 2 July 2026

Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF, La Liga 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2024-25
Villarreal CF
1 – 2
Full Time
Real Madrid CF
Sat 15 Mar 2025 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de la Ceramica 20,559 HT 45' · FT 45'
Juan Foyth 8' 1–0
1–1 17' Kylian Mbappe
1–2 23' Kylian Mbappe
Y 33' Aurelien Tchouameni
Sergi Cardona 50' Y
Juan Foyth 75' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF — La Liga at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil Manzano (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Angel Nevado Rodriguez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Javier Martinez Nicolas (Spain)
8 games this season 🟨 0.9/game ⚽ 3.9 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

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6
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Villarreal CF 16 games · Avg 3.3 goals Real Madrid CF
Last 5 meetings
2025-03-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2024-10-05 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2024-05-19 Villarreal CF 4–4 Real Madrid CF 2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF 2023-04-08 Real Madrid CF 2–3 Villarreal CF

Recent Form

Villarreal CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L
08 Mar Deportivo Alaves A 0–1 L
22 Feb Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–0 W
15 Feb Valencia CF H 1–1 D
08 Feb UD Las Palmas A 2–1 W
01 Feb Real Valladolid CF H 5–1 W
Real Madrid CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Mar Villarreal CF A 2–1 W
12 Mar Club Atletico de Madrid A 4–3 W
09 Mar Rayo Vallecano de Madrid H 2–1 W
04 Mar Club Atletico de Madrid H 2–1 W
01 Mar Real Betis Balompie A 1–2 L
23 Feb Girona FC H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Villarreal CF Real Madrid CF
#3 Position #2
72 Points 86
38 Played 38
22 / 6 / 10 W / D / L 27 / 5 / 6
72 Scored 77
46 Conceded 35
+26 GD +42
1.89 PPG 2.26
58% Win % 71%

Key Stats

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

Villarreal CF are 3rd (72 pts). Real Madrid CF are 2nd (86 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The wait is over. Villarreal CF get us underway at Estadio de la Ceramica.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 8' What composure from Juan Foyth! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 13' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marcelino will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 17' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kylian Mbappe makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 22' Villarreal CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 23' Kylian Mbappe makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Real Madrid CF are in front.
  • 28' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 33' The referee shows Real Madrid CF player a card on 33.
  • 38' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 43' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 46' Nicolas Pepe makes way for Thierno Barry at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 50' Sergi Cardona catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 50.
  • 55' Both keepers have barely been tested. Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 60' The 27-year-old Diego Conde has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 62' The crowd applauds Raul as he leaves the pitch. Antonio Rudiger steps in for Real Madrid CF.
  • 64' Sergi Cardona makes way for Alfonso Pedraza at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from Villarreal CF.
  • 65' The Real Madrid CF bench stirs into life. Rodrygo is withdrawn and Luka Modric gets his opportunity.
  • 70' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 75' Juan Foyth was booked on 75.
  • 79' Dani Parejo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Santi Comesana on 79 minute.
  • 82' Arda Guler gets the nod from Real Madrid CF. He replaces Federico Valverde and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' Another change for Villarreal CF made on 84 minute. Pape Gueye leaves to be changed by Denis Suarez.
  • 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • It finishes all square. Villarreal CF and Real Madrid CF share the spoils 1-2.

Lineups

Villarreal CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelino

Real Madrid CF Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Carlo Ancelotti

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

2025-03-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF 2024-10-05 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Villarreal CF 2024-05-19 Villarreal CF 4–4 Real Madrid CF 2023-12-17 Real Madrid CF 4–1 Villarreal CF 2023-04-08 Real Madrid CF 2–3 Villarreal CF

Villarreal CF Form

2025-03-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF L 2025-03-08 Deportivo Alaves 1–0 Villarreal CF L 2025-02-22 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Villarreal CF W 2025-02-15 Villarreal CF 1–1 Valencia CF D 2025-02-08 UD Las Palmas 1–2 Villarreal CF W 2025-02-01 Villarreal CF 5–1 Real Valladolid CF W

Real Madrid CF Form

2025-03-15 Villarreal CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF W 2025-03-12 Club Atletico de Madrid 3–4 Real Madrid CF W 2025-03-09 Real Madrid CF 2–1 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid W 2025-03-04 Real Madrid CF 2–1 Club Atletico de Madrid W 2025-03-01 Real Betis Balompie 2–1 Real Madrid CF L 2025-02-23 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Girona FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.72 Villarreal CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.07 Real Madrid CF xG
I would bet for: Villarreal CF or Real Madrid CF 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Villarreal CF32% Draw24% Real Madrid CF44%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

Villarreal CF or Draw
57%
Draw or Real Madrid CF
68%
Villarreal CF or Real Madrid CF
76%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Villarreal CF26% Draw39% Real Madrid CF35%
Actual: Real Madrid CF win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 2
4.9%
2 – 3
4.7%
0 – 1
4.2%
3 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%
0 – 0
3.5%
2 – 0
3.4%

Asian Handicap — Villarreal CF

Handicap Villarreal CF covers Push Real Madrid CF covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 16% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 55% — 45%
+1 55% 19% 26%
+1.5 74% — 26%
+2 74% 14% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Villarreal CF keeps clean sheet
14% ✓
Real Madrid CF keeps clean sheet
19% ✓

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