How to watch Real Madrid vs Villarreal in La Liga in the U.S., as well as kick-off time and team news.
Real Madrid will host Villarreal in a La Liga fixture on Saturday at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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are 12 points behind leaders Barcelona and will be desperate to get all three points as they keep fighting for the title. However, they have won just three of their last 11 matches against Villarreal in La Liga, their worst current winless run against an opponent in the competition.
Karim Benzema and co. will be eager to improve that record, and will have their tails up after beating Barcelona 4-0 in the Copa del Rey semi-final at the Camp Nou.
The Yellow Submarine's away record against Madrid is not something to boast about, as they have won just one of their last 22 matches at Bernabeu.
Yeremi Pino could be the one to look out for as he has scored twice in five meetings against the capital side and will once again hope to beat Thibaut Courtois between the sticks.
GOAL brings you details on how to watch the game on TV in the U.S. as well as how to stream live online.
Getty ImagesKick-off timeGame:
Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Date:April 8, 2023Kick-off:4 pm EDTVenue:Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
The game is scheduled for April 8, 2023, at 4:00 pm EDT in the U.S.
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In the United States (U.S.), the game can be watched live on ESPN Deportes and can be streamed live on ESPN+.
Getty Images Team news & squadsReal Madrid team news
Real Madrid have a fully fit squad at their disposal barring Ferland Mendy, who is nursing a calf issue. However, Carlo Ancelotti might look to rotate his squad as they continue to fight on multiple fronts and also have Chelsea upcoming in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Karim Benzema might be rested along with veterans Toni Kroos and Luka Modric for this fixture.
Goalkeepers:Courtois, Lunin, Luis LopezDefenders:Carvajal, E. Militao, Vallejo, Odriozola, Lucas Vazquez, Rudiger, Nacho, AlabaMidfielders:Kroos, Modric, Camavinga, Valverde, D. Ceballos, TchouameniForwards:Hazard, Benzema, Asensio, Vini Jr., Rodrygo, MarianoVillarreal team news
Etienne Capoue, Gerard Moreno and Francis Coquelin will miss the game with injuries while Nicolas Jackson remains suspended after picking up a red card in the clash with Real Sociedad.
Raul Albiol remains a doubt and will undergo a fitness test before the match.
Position
Players
Goalkeepers
Jorgensen, Reina
Defenders
Torres, Cuenca, Mandi, Pedraza, Mojica, A. Moreno, Femenia, Foyth
Midfielders
Trigueros, Parejo, Morlanes, Baena, Pino, Lo Celso, Terrats
Forwards
Chukwueze, Morales.
Head-to-head record
20/01/2023Villarreal 2-3 Real MadridCopa del Rey21/02/2021Villarreal 2-1 Real MadridLa Liga01/10/2020Villarreal 0-0 Real MadridLa Liga27/01/2020Villarreal 0-0 Real MadridLa Liga24/08/2019Real Madrid 2-1 VillarrealLa LigaGetty ImagesUseful links
Real Madrid team page
Live soccer on TV in the U.S.
Villarreal team page