Bernabeu Showdown: Madrid Craves Top Spot as Villarreal Visit in Liga Clash

• Real Madrid vs. Villarreal La Liga clash could see Madrid reach the top spot.
• Madrid seeks a win to capitalize on the Barcelona draw.
• Madrid’s Carvajal absence adds challenge.

Sunday’s La Liga encounter between Real Madrid and Villarreal is scheduled to take place at the Santiago Bernabeu, with the home team aiming for the top spot.

In the event that Girona loses to Alaves on Monday, Madrid, who are presently second in the standings, may briefly top the table with a victory over the Yellow Submarine.

The team led by Carlo Ancelotti would stop at nothing to win because it would put further pressure on the leaders of the league and put them seven points ahead of FC Barcelona, their bitter rivals, who drew with Valencia at Mastella on Saturday.

However, Villarreal struggled with injuries all season, which contributed to their dismal start to the 2023–24 campaign. After 16 games, they are currently ranked 14th.

Even though Madrid has won four of their last five games and drawn the other, they have only triumphed once, lost twice, and drawn once against the Yellow Submarine, so things could not be simple for them going forward.

Due to the absence of their first-choice right-back, Dani Carvajal, Madrid would have to exercise additional caution on their right flank. Additionally, Villarreal’s combination of Pedraza and Baena would be a challenge.

Los Blancos lost to Real Betis the previous week, and a setback or draw today might complicate matters further for them as they try to win the championship. Girona would lead by five points if they defeated Alaves on Monday, which currently seems possible.

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