Real Madrid need a morale-boosting win when Villarreal visit the Santiago Bernabeu in La Liga on Saturday.
Rumours have already suggested Jose Mourinho is struggling to win over the dressing room while results have provided little evidence of any tangible improvement following a difficult season under Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa.
Villarreal could provide another stern test. The Yellow Submarine have made a slightly underwhelming start under new boss Inigo Perez but they will be expected to challenge for the Champions League spots come the end of the season.
The visitors are ninth, seven points and five places behind Madrid.
Recent Form & Stats for Real Madrid v Villarreal
- Real Madrid are fourth with 15 points from seven games, six points behind leaders Barcelona
- Madrid have won all three of their home league games this season, scoring 12 goals and conceding two
- Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last nine La Liga matches at the Bernabéu
- Madrid lost 2-1 to Atlético Madrid in their last league game but responded with a 5-0 Champions League win at Kairat Almaty
- Villarreal are ninth with eight points and have won their last two league games, most recently 3-1 against Levante
- Villarreal have scored in six of their seven La Liga matches this season
- Real Madrid have won 19 of their 27 home meetings with Villarreal, with Villarreal winning only twice
- Real Madrid won the most recent meeting between the sides 2-0
Recent Results : Real Madrid
Recent Results : Villarreal
Where to Watch Real Madrid v Villarreal: TV and online streams
Real Madrid versus Villarreal kicks off at 8pm BST on Saturday October 10, at the Santiago Bernabéu.
In the UK, it will be shown on Disney+. In Spain, the game is live on Movistar LaLiga and Orange TV.
Here’s the full list of La Liga international broadcasters.
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