Real Madrid will travel to the El Madrigal to face off against Villarreal in their upcoming game in the La Liga 2024/25 season. Los Blancos are second in the points table with 57 points in 25 matches. They have won 17 games, drawn six, and lost four games so far this season. They are coming to this game on the back of a win on penalties in the second leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League against Atletico Madrid, which helped them qualify for the Quarter Finals.
During the last 50 meetings, Villarreal CF have won six times; there have been 17 draws, while Real Madrid have won 27 times. The goal difference is 103-55 in favour of Real Madrid. In this article, let us take a look at the predicted lineup of Real Madrid against Villarreal.
4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Against Villarreal:
Defence:
Courtois will start in goal. Vazquez and Garcia will be the two full-backs. Asencio and Rudiger will be the two centre-backs. Thibaut Courtois has conceded 20 goals and kept 8 clean sheets in 23 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season.
Lucas Vazquez has conceded 22 goals and kept 6 clean sheets in 22 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 4 for this season. Fran Garcia has conceded 11 goals and kept 7 clean sheets in 21 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. Antonio Rudiger has conceded 20 goals and kept 10 clean sheets in 24 matches in the La Liga 2024/2025 season.
Midfield:
Valverde and Bellingham will be the central midfielders. Tchouameni will be the central defensive midfielder. Federico Valverde has scored 5 goals in 25 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 8 for this season. Jude Bellingham has scored 7 goals in 21 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 13 for this season.
Attack:
Rodrygo is expected to start as the right winger and Vinicius Junior as the left-winger. Mbappe will play as the centre-forward. Rodrygo has scored 6 goals in 24 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 11 for this season. Vinicius Junior has scored 10 goals in 21 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 15 for this season. Kylian Mbappe has scored 18 goals in 25 matches so far in the La Liga 2024/2025 season. His total G/A (goals + assists) is 21 for this season.
Real Madrid possible starting lineup: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, F Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius
