2020-21 Spanish Primera – Villarreal vs Real Madrid Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Villarreal vs Real Madrid kick off? Saturday 21st November, 2020 – 15:15 (UK)
Where is Villarreal vs Real Madrid being played? Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal
Where can I get tickets for Villarreal vs Real Madrid? No tickets are available as these matches are being played without spectators
What TV channel is Villarreal vs Real Madrid on in the UK? This match will be televised live on LaLigaTV (Sky channel 435, Virgin channel 554) for those with a Premier Sport subscription
Where can I stream Villarreal vs Real Madrid in the UK? Premier Sport subscribers in the UK can stream the match live via a Premier Player subscription
bet365 customers may be able to stream this match live via their website and you can check their schedule here
THE PREDICTION
This could be one of the most intriguing games of the season. After the second stoppage for international football, new signings and managers will really begin to implement their talents. However, Villarreal have already done that this season. The acquisitions of Dani Parejo and Francis Coquelin from local rivals Valencia as well as the loan signing of Takefusa Kubo was the impressive forefront of their summer business alongside the appointment of Unai Emery. It was activity that suggested Villarreal were about to push for Champions League football and they have started in a very positive manner. Second in the table after nine matches including 7 points off Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Getafe has signalled the intentions of the Yellow Submarine who are unbeaten at home this season winning four and drawing one. In contrast, the mood at Real Madrid is one of self doubt and derision. Back-to-back home defeats against Cadiz and Shakhtar Donetsk after the last international break and a 4-1 hammering away to Valencia in their previous match has left Real four points off the top of La Liga. A lack of quality depth has allowed a fragility to be exposed as the relentless nature of this unusual calendar enters its most hectic stage. Despite this, Villarreal and Unai Emery have been dismantled by the one team with objectively better players than them in Barcelona. Emery’s high floor but low ceiling could mean that this is another game in which Villarreal are outdone by simply superior personnel. Real also have a habit for winning when it is most required.
