Real Madrid vs Villarreal Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before October 2026 Match
Real Madrid host Villarreal at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in La Liga’s 2026 Regular Season, Round 8. Real Madrid arrive in strong domestic shape, sitting 4th in the table with 15 points from 7 matches, a goal difference of +10, and a perfect home record so far. This Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats preview underlines the significance of another home outing where the hosts have scored freely and defended solidly.
Villarreal travel to the capital placed 9th with 8 points from 7 games and a goal difference of +1. Their campaign has been inconsistent, but they have been competitive away from home, taking points in three of four road fixtures. With Real Madrid pushing for the Champions League league stage places and Villarreal looking to climb towards the European positions, the tournament context in La Liga makes this fixture an important early-season marker for both clubs.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a clear Real Madrid edge in the recent Real Madrid vs Villarreal head-to-head sample provided.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Real Madrid wins: 4
- Draws: 1
- Villarreal wins: 0
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Real Madrid vs Villarreal timeline from the available La Liga clashes, the rivalry in this sample has been dominated by high-intensity league encounters with plenty of goals. All five matches listed are from La Liga across the 2023, 2024 and 2025 seasons, giving a focused view of how these sides have matched up in recent domestic campaigns.
On 19 May 2024 in La Liga 2023 (Regular Season - 37), Villarreal and Real Madrid produced a dramatic 4-4 draw at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal were the home side and trailed 1-4 at half-time, with the interval score reflecting Real Madrid’s early attacking superiority, before the hosts mounted a major second-half response to level the match 4-4 by full time. That fixture stands out in the Real Madrid vs Villarreal timeline as an example of how volatile and open this matchup can become.
The following season, Real Madrid tightened their grip on the series. On 5 October 2024 in La Liga 2024 (Regular Season - 9), at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing the game out with a clean sheet. Then, on 15 March 2025 in La Liga 2024 (Regular Season - 28), Real Madrid again travelled to Estadio de la Cerámica and won 2-1, turning a 1-2 half-time scoreline in their favour and underlining their resilience away to Villarreal.
The most recent season in this sequence further underlines Real Madrid’s control. On 4 October 2025 in La Liga 2025 (Regular Season - 8), Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 3-1 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu after a goalless first half. On 24 January 2026 in La Liga 2025 (Regular Season - 21), Villarreal hosted at Estadio de la Ceramica but lost 0-2, with Real Madrid pulling away after a 0-0 half-time score. Across this run, history points to Real Madrid finding solutions both home and away, while Villarreal’s best outcome in these fixtures has been that 4-4 home draw in May 2024.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers underline Real Madrid’s superiority, but also highlight Villarreal’s capacity to contribute to high-scoring contests.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Real Madrid 13 - 6 Villarreal
- Average Goals per Match: Real Madrid 2.60 vs Villarreal 1.20
Venue Split Performance:
- At Santiago Bernabéu Stadium: 2 matches played here — Real Madrid won 2 (as home side), Villarreal won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
- At Estadio de la Cerámica: 3 matches played here — Villarreal won 0 (as home side), Real Madrid won 2 (as away side), 1 draw
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Last Results: Past Direct Meetings
Here are the Real Madrid vs Villarreal last results in recent competitive fixtures:
- 24 January 2026: Villarreal 0-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga 2025, Regular Season - 21
- 4 October 2025: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga 2025, Regular Season - 8
- 15 March 2025: Villarreal 1-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-2) – La Liga 2024, Regular Season - 28
- 5 October 2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga 2024, Regular Season - 9
- 19 May 2024: Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-4) – La Liga 2023, Regular Season - 37
Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown
Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats
For Real Madrid, the available information reflects their La Liga 2026 season to date rather than a strict last-five-match list. Across 7 league fixtures, they have won 5 and lost 2, with no draws, signalling a high-risk, high-reward profile. At home, they have been perfect: 3 wins from 3, scoring 12 goals and conceding just 2, an average of 4.0 scored and 0.7 conceded per home match. Overall, they average 2.6 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per game, with only one clean sheet but also only one failure to score, suggesting consistent attacking output and generally solid defence, especially in Madrid.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)
Last 5 Villarreal Matches Results and Stats
For Villarreal, the form profile is also based on their La Liga 2026 season to date. They have played 7 matches, winning 2, drawing 2 and losing 3. At home they have 1 win and 2 defeats, while away from home they have been harder to beat, with 1 win, 2 draws and just 1 loss. Villarreal average 1.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per league game, with 2.0 scored and 2.0 conceded at home, and 1.8 scored and 1.5 conceded away. They have yet to keep a clean sheet but have only failed to score once, indicating that their matches tend to be open and competitive, particularly relevant when assessing Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats from an attacking standpoint.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 3 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Combining the head-to-head record with current La Liga 2026 form, Real Madrid enter this Bernabéu clash as clear statistical favourites. They have won 4 of the 5 most recent meetings in this sample, with the only blemish a 4-4 draw away at Estadio de la Cerámica. The overall goal tally of 13-6 and a perfect home record in these fixtures underline their dominance in the Real Madrid vs Villarreal timeline, especially in Madrid. Current season numbers reinforce that picture: Real Madrid are strong at home with prolific scoring and a solid defensive base, while Villarreal are competitive but leaky at the back and have yet to record a clean sheet. The trends lean towards another high-quality attacking performance from the hosts, with Villarreal capable of contributing offensively but facing a demanding task to overturn the historical and form-based patterns.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.
