On the evening of October 4, a match of the eighth round of La Liga took place at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid between the local club and the team from Villarreal.
The Madrid side approached this game after a setback in the derby against Atlético, suffering a heavy 2-5 defeat. Despite the loss, the team has already managed to bounce back in the Champions League by securing a win over the team from Kazakhstan. Defender Militão returned to the lineup after recovering from injury, strengthening the defensive line.
In the league table, the Madrid club holds second place with 18 points. The team continues to fight for a return to the top spot, which is currently held by Barcelona. Villarreal, under the leadership of Marcelino, has shown consistent results and is considered one of this season’s revelations. The team sits in third place, trailing their opponent by just two points.
The visitors from Villarreal come into the match after a win over Athletic Club and maintain their chances of reaching the Champions League zone. Their performance this season has been marked by organized play and high scoring. The meeting with the Madrid side was a serious test of their strength.
