Murad Al-Masry (Abu Dhabi)
Real Madrid will meet its guest, Villarreal, on Sunday, in the ninth round, within the Spanish Football League, in a match that carries some risks for the “Royal Club” against the “Yellow Submarine”, which achieved a strong start this season, and was the last team to beat Real Madrid in the “Royal Club” stadium. Santiago Bernabeu.
A memorable confrontation took place between the two teams on April 8, 2023, when Samuel Chukwueze scored two goals, leading Villarreal to a 3-2 victory. This was the last time Real Madrid suffered defeat at home, as the “Whites” have played 28 league matches since then. And 38 matches in all competitions, without losing at the Bernabéu.
The confrontation is expected to be enjoyable for the fans, as it witnessed the scoring of 26 goals in the last 5 meetings between them in various tournaments, at a rate of 5.2 goals per match, including a 4-4 draw in their last meeting last season at the “La Ceramica” stadium.
Real Madrid started the season without losing a point at home, winning all four matches, but Villarreal were equally impressive away from home, with three wins and one draw.
The “Blancos” have not lost a match in “La Liga” for more than a year, as their last defeat dates back to September 24, 2023, at the “Civitas Metropolitano” stadium against Atletico Madrid, with a score of 3-1, and since then, Real Madrid has not lost in a match. 40 matches, achieving 29 victories and 11 draws in the league.
It is noteworthy that Real Madrid is seeking to reconcile with its fans, after its sudden defeat to French club Lille in the Champions League, and is seeking to avoid stumbling for the second match in a row.
