Real Madrid continue their demanding first month of 2026 tonight. After beating Monaco in the Champions League on Tuesday, they face a tough away game in LaLiga at the Estadio de la Cerámica (9 pm CET). They will be up against Villarreal. It's a huge game. Second against third in the league.
Arbeloa's side will be looking to build on the good form shown last week, when they won both games played at the Bernabéu, scoring eight goals and conceding just one. They will also be looking to secure their 16th LaLiga victory to keep pace with Barcelona in the title race.
Villareal are third in the table with 41 points and a game in hand against Levante yet to be played. Marcelino's side have lost only one of their ten LaLiga home games, with eight wins and one draw. Their top scorer this season is Moleiro, who has scored eight goals, all in the league.