Real Madrid
04 Oct, 2025
21:00
Villarreal
Real Madrid have started the new season in strong form and will also benefit from an extra day of rest ahead of this clash with Villarreal. Playing a day earlier than their opponents allows them to keep fresher legs, while Villarreal’s squad depth is more limited, making it harder for them to rotate key players and avoid fatigue as the match progresses.
What we say
Real Madrid to Win
With Jude Bellingham back in action, Madrid look even stronger. They have won their last four home matches and claimed three of the last five head-to-heads at the Bernabéu against Villarreal. The visitors, meanwhile, have managed just one win in their last four away fixtures. Although they recently strung together three consecutive victories, they are still in a transitional phase after several player departures and arrivals. This test at the Bernabéu might simply be a step too high for them at this stage.