Real Madrid and Villarreal measure their forces in the most famous battle of Matchday 28 of LaLiga Santander, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the second straight in the competition of the white club’s regularity in their stadium. The team de Ancelotti overcame Real Valladolid (6-0), in their previous home game, with a Benzema hat-trick.
The match will be very important for both teams, because the whites will arrive with little rest after the intense second leg of the semifinals of the Copa del Rey, where they faced FC Barcelona.
Set by Carlo Ancelotti defends his status as champion of La Liga Santander, but behind From Barcelona, with a wide advantage of 12 points to his credit with just 33 left to play. The merengue team has 59 points and wants to continue their pursuit against a Blaugrana team that has 71 to their credit and that today is measured Girona on Spotify Camp Nou.
The club at the moment is in the middle of the defense with praise of davidwhich has already formed in the middle of the defense against the Real Valladolid and against Barça in the Copa del Reand. however, Mendy He has recovered from his injury and will be out of the pitch for another month. Camavinga took his place in the the Camp Noubut Nacho can come in at center back, or else rudiger, with physical problems. eder militao He continues to lead the middle of the white defense.
The real Madrid conflict is ahead the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions Leaguewhere it will be measured to Chelsea next wednesday. The team Ancelotti said defending his title in the top continental competition at club level, but he will not be confused one iota by a villarreal upwards.
the villarrealFor his part, he needs victory to realize his goal of fighting for fourth place in the championship, which will give access next season to UEFA Champions League. The yellow submarine achieved a great victory, the day before, against the team that currently occupies this position, the royal society (2-0), in his hometown of The Ceramics Stadium. The team of Quique Setien added 44 points and occupies sixth place in the standings, one point behind fifth, the Real Betis (45) and four from the fourth, the group of Sheriff (48).
The team from Castellón will be looking to score the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, undoubtedly one of the most complex in the category. However, the Gerard Moreno low in front of the attack seems very important. However, Villarreal beat Real Sociedadalong with the goals from Parejo from a penalty and from Nicolas Jacksonthat however was expelled and will not be available for seven
The ‘groguet’ team is in a good moment, adding 13 of the last 15 possible points Santander League. Next to Atletico MadridThey are the only two teams to add four wins and a draw in the last five rounds.
In the first round, Villarreal took the victory at the Estadio de La Cerámica against Real Madrid 2-1thanks to the goals of Jeremy Pino and the absent Gerard Morenopunishment
When is Real Madrid – Villarreal played?
the game is played This Saturday, April 8, at 9:00 p.m.
Where to watch Real Madrid – Villarreal?
The meeting will be seen by Movistar LaLiga channels (52) and Movistar La Liga 2 (55), channels of the Movistar Plus platform. You can follow all the information about the match live on the Mundo Deportivo website.
Source: La Verdad

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