Villarreal take on the visitors Real Madrid in the round 28 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Saturday, March 15th at Estadio de la Ceramica (Villarreal).
Villarreal won the Europa League under Unai Emery, securing the club’s first major trophy after years of being a strong contender. They then equaled their best-ever Champions League run, reaching the semifinals. However, after Emery’s departure, Villarreal struggled in European competitions, though they still managed to finish fifth in La Liga in 2023. Their start to the new season was underwhelming, with managerial changes disrupting consistency, but things stabilized once Marcelino returned to the dugout. Last spring, he didn’t have enough time to secure European qualification for his old-new squad, but this season, Villarreal has climbed to a solid fifth place in La Liga as spring approaches. They are now keeping a close eye on Athletic Club, who sit just one spot above them in fourth. However, their momentum took a hit last weekend with a surprising defeat to Alavés.
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Real Madrid is determined to succeed again this season. The "Galácticos" are a club that only settles for the highest achievements. Yes, they have already won the UEFA Super Cup and the revived Intercontinental Cup this season, but those titles, both claimed in early 2024, don’t hold the same prestige as their main objectives. Any boost from those triumphs was overshadowed by a heavy defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final. This week, Real Madrid faced Atlético in the Champions League quarterfinals—after winning 2-1 at home, they conceded a late goal at the Metropolitano, forcing the tie into a penalty shootout, where they narrowly advanced. There's also the Copa del Rey, where Lunin’s heroics helped secure a 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad in San Sebastián. However, for now, they must focus on La Liga, where a string of slip-ups cost them the top spot. Still, after a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano, they have at least moved back ahead of Atlético in the standings.
Real Madrid has won three of their last eight meetings with Villarreal, including a 2-0 victory earlier this season. The "Los Blancos" have more quality and experience, making an Asian handicap (0) bet on them a solid choice.
Prediction for the match: Real Madrid to win with 0.0 handicap.
