Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF

Real Madrid

Real Madrid and Villarreal play at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in a match of the 36th round of the Primera Division. In the final clash between these teams in this competition, on 03-01-2019, the final result was a draw for (2-2). The history of direct confrontations played at this stadium indicates a balance between these two teams, since there were 2 draws and 1 win for each team in the last 4 matches. However, in the last match at this stage, in a match for the Primera Division on 13-01-2018, Villarreal won by (0-1). Pablo Fornals (87 ') scored the only goal of the match.

The home team is currently in 3rd place with 65 points, after 20 wins, 5 draws and 10 losses. In the penultimate match, it tied away to Getafe by (0-0). In the last match, he lost out to Rayo Vallecano by (1-0). For the championship, Real Madrid had 21 points in 30 chances, after 7 wins and 3 losses in the last 10 games that played in his stadium. In their domestic league games the most frequent marker in the break was 1-0 (6 out of 17 matches). The team have conceded goals to their opponents in 7 of the last 10 games, so they have not shown great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they managed to achieve in 7 of the last 10 games in this competition. In 35 games in this competition, he only managed 4 turns on the scoreboard in 16 games in which he suffered the first goal. There are 2 periods in the last 17 home games in this competition: he scored 12 of his 29 goals between the minutes (76'-90 '); suffered 4 of his 11 goals in minutes (0'-15 ').

Real Madrid come to this game with a 1-0 defeat in their visit to Rayo Vallecano, registering in this way the second game followed without winning in this competition. It is worth mentioning that the meringues are only fulfilling table until the end of the season. In this game before his fans we believe that coach Zinédine Zidane opts for the usual tactical system, that is, 4-3-3, benefiting possession of the ball and organized attacks: Modric is a key player in the team Madrid. However, the client has some weaknesses in the defensive stops and in the air game. Frenchman Karim Benzema is Real Madrid's top scorer in the league with 21 goals, however, he will be absent from the game due to injury. Besides this player, the coach will not be able to count on Sergio Ramos and Odriozola, also injured.

CF Villarreal

After 9 wins, 13 draws and 13 losses, the visiting team is in 14th place, having won 40 points. In the last match, they drew 1-1 with Huesca (1-1), after they had won in the last match against Real Sociedad (0-1). In the league, Villarreal won 12 points out of 30, after 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in their last 10 away games. In matches played outside the league, the most frequent result at the end of the first 45 'was 0-0, which was verified in 7 of his 18 matches. Defensive solidity has not been his strong point, having conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has been regularly marked as he has scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches for this competition. In 35 games in this competition, he only managed 1 turn on the scoreboard in 16 games in which he conceded the first goal. In the last 17 away games for this competition there are 2 periods that stand out: scored 7 of his 17 goals between the minutes (76'-90 '); suffered 8 of his 21 goals in minutes (76'-90 ').

Villarreal arrive for this match with a 1-1 draw against Huesca, adding to their fourth consecutive game without losing in the Spanish league: the only goal of the team was scored by Pablo Fornals. After a very uneven season, visitors are in a dangerous position at the table. In this away game, the team under Javier Calleja's orders must appear with a low block, exploring the spaces left by his opponent: Samuel Chukwueze is the main player in this type of transition. It is important to emphasize that Villarreal has some skill in the stands, counterattack and defensive organization. Karl Toko Ekambi is the team's top scorer with 9 goals but will be out due to suspension. In addition to this player, the coach does not have Cáseres, also suspended, as well as Bonera, Soriano and MIguelón, these with physical problems.