Villarreal return to home soil to face Real Madrid at 7:00 PM Jan 25, 2026 in what could be a turning point in their LaLiga campaign.

Villarreal enter this contest riding a strong wave of form, with 3 wins from their last 5 matches. Real Madrid arrive with confidence, securing 4 wins from their last 5.

Historically, Real Madrid lead the rivalry with 5 wins over Villarreal's 2. 3 of those have ended in draws. Their most recent meeting saw Real Madrid came out on top 1-3.

Expect a tight, tactical affair. Villarreal may hold the edge at Estadio de la Ceramica, but Real Madrid's quality on the break shouldn't be underestimated.