Real Madrid vs Villarreal – La Liga – Preview

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Sreya

Real Madrid vs Villarreal – Real Madrid host Villarreal at Santiago Bernabeu on 21st September, Wednesday in a midweek La Liga fixture as they aim to consolidate their position atop the league standings.

Real Madrid have comprehensively won all their four matches in the new season, scoring twelve goals and conceding only thrice. Villarreal are fifth in league standings with two wins and two draws, amassing eight points so far.

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Team News

Keylor Navas is still sidelined with an injury while Casemiro will face a late fitness test. Villarreal will be without Roberto Soldado and Cedric Bakambu, both of whom are injured.

Real Madrid Possible Starting Lineup: Kiko Casilla, Danilo, Sergio Ramos, Raphael Varane, Marcelo, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, James Rodriguez, Gareth Bale, Alvaro Morata, Cristiano Ronaldo.

Villarreal Possible Starting Lineup: Sergio Asenjo, Mario, Victor Ruiz, Matteo Musacchio, Jaume Costa, Jonathan Dos Santos, Manu Trigueros, Bruno, Denis Cheryshev, Santos Borre, Nicola Sansone.

“One goes in, another one comes out and everyone does really well. The most important thing is how they all worked together. I’ve got 24 players and they’re all quality. We’re going to play 60 games and we have to change players in each game because we’re playing every three days. Everyone is doing really well and putting in a lot of effort. We have to continue picking up points and doing our job.”

– Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Real Madrid vs Villarreal H2H stats, the last five matches have resulted in three wins and only a singular loss for Real Madrid. In fact, Real Madrid are undefeated in their last fifteen home matches against Villarreal in all competitions.

Real Madrid have won their last 16 matches in the La Liga and will start as clear favorites tomorrow. With Real Madrid scoring over 2.5 goals in five of their last six home matches against Villarreal in all competitions, it is expected to be a high scoring affair.

Real Madrid are likely to win 3-1.

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