As Real Madrid gear up to face Villarreal in their upcoming La Liga clash, football fans are eager to revisit the head-to-head history between these two Spanish clubs. With both sides vying for crucial points in the league standings, their encounters have often delivered high-intensity football and memorable moments.
Real Madrid vs. Villarreal: Overall Head-to-Head in La Liga
Real Madrid and Villarreal have met 49 times in Spain’s top flight, with Los Blancos holding a dominant record. Out of these fixtures:
- Real Madrid wins: 26
- Villarreal wins: 6
- Draws: 17
Despite Real Madrid’s superiority in historical matchups, Villarreal have proven to be tough competitors in recent seasons, managing to secure crucial wins against the Spanish giants.
Recent La Liga Encounters
Looking at the last ten league meetings between the two clubs, there have been a mix of wins, draws, and high-scoring thrillers:
- October 5, 2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
- May 19, 2024: Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid
- December 17, 2023: Real Madrid 4-1 Villarreal
- April 8, 2023: Real Madrid 2-3 Villarreal
- January 7, 2023: Villarreal 2-1 Real Madrid
- February 12, 2022: Villarreal 0-0 Real Madrid
- September 25, 2021: Real Madrid 0-0 Villarreal
- May 22, 2021: Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
- November 21, 2020: Villarreal 1-1 Real Madrid
- July 16, 2020: Real Madrid 2-1 Villarreal
The most recent encounter in October 2024 saw Real Madrid secure a 2-0 home victory. However, Villarreal showed their attacking prowess in the thrilling 4-4 draw in May 2024, proving that they are capable of troubling the Spanish giants.
