Villarreal v Real Madrid: Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Vinicius is rested

Villarreal v Real Madrid: Lineups, team news, confirmed starting teams as Vinicius is rested

Real Madrid face another tricky test in La Liga on Saturday (5.30pm GMT) as they bid to win a first top-flight away game since January 25. The reigning champions have lost at Espanyol and Real Betis and drawn at Osasuna in their subsequent matches on the road. Fifth-placed Villarreal will be looking to reignite their…

Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups

Real Madrid reached the Champions League quarter-finals midweek but must focus their attention on La Liga this Saturday when they visit Villarreal. Los Blancos needed extra-time and penalties to conquer local rivals Atletico Madrid in the last 16 of Europe’s premier competition on Wednesday evening, eventually triumphing following a controversial shootout. They are still able…

Villarreal v Real Madrid

Villarreal v Real Madrid: Line-ups, stats and preview

Carlo Ancelotti hit out at the packed football calendar with his Real Madrid side facing Villarreal tomorrow, less than 72 hours after their gruelling Champions League win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night. Madrid required penalties to edge out their city rivals, although much of the focus afterwards was on the controversial decision to disallow…

Chelsea's £38.5m signing snubbed by Juventus as Villarreal linked

Chelsea's £38.5m signing snubbed by Juventus as Villarreal linked

Chelsea defender Axel Disasi isn’t being considered by Serie A giants Juventus, it has been claimed, but is on the shopping list of Villarreal. The 26-year-old joined Chelsea from Monaco in August 2023 for a reported fee of €45m (£38.5m), penning a six-year contract at Stamford Bridge. Disasi played 44 times in all competitions last…