Real Madrid vs Villarreal: Head-to-Head Stats and Insights

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 Regular Season - 8. Real Madrid arrive in strong domestic shape, sitting 4th in the 2026 La Liga table with 15 points from 7 matches, a goal difference of +10, and a perfect home record so far. This context makes the Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats particularly relevant as Carlo Ancelotti’s side look to consolidate a Champions League league stage position.

Villarreal travel to the capital ranked 9th with 8 points from 7 games and a goal difference of +1. Their campaign has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, and a balanced scoring profile of 13 goals for and 12 against. With both teams already showing attacking intent this season, the stakes are clear: Real Madrid aim to keep pressure on the top spots, while Villarreal look to close the gap on the European positions, making the Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats a key guide to what to expect at the Bernabéu.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a recent sequence of La Liga meetings where Real Madrid have generally had the upper hand, especially in Madrid.

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 across the latest La Liga clashes, the pattern is one of Real Madrid dominance with occasional high-scoring contests. On 19 May 2024, Villarreal and Real Madrid played out a remarkable 4-4 draw at Estadio de la Cerámica in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Villarreal trailed 1-4 at half-time but fought back to level the match, underlining their capacity to trouble Real Madrid on home soil despite not taking all three points.

The following season, on 5 October 2024, the fixture moved to Estadio Santiago Bernabéu for La Liga Regular Season - 9. Real Madrid controlled that encounter, winning 2-0 after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result reinforced the trend of Madrid using home advantage effectively against Villarreal. On 15 March 2025 at Estadio de la Cerámica, Real Madrid again came out on top, winning 2-1 in La Liga Regular Season - 28 after overturning a 1-2 half-time scoreline in their favour.

In the 2025 La Liga season, the sides met twice more. On 4 October 2025 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Regular Season - 8, Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 3-1, turning a 0-0 half-time into a clear home victory. Most recently, on 24 January 2026 at Estadio de la Ceramica in Regular Season - 21, Real Madrid won 2-0 away after a goalless first half. Across this compact Real Madrid vs Villarreal timeline, Villarreal have shown they can score and compete, especially at home, but Real Madrid have consistently converted their chances into wins.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers over these five latest league meetings underline Real Madrid’s edge in both results and scoring output.

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 Ceramica: 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 Regular Season - 21
4 October 2025: Real Madrid 3-1 Villarreal (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 8
15 March 2025: Villarreal 1-2 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-2) – La Liga Regular Season - 28
5 October 2024: Real Madrid 2-0 Villarreal (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 9
19 May 2024: Villarreal 4-4 Real Madrid (Half-time: 1-4) – La Liga Regular Season - 37

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Real Madrid Matches Results and Stats

For Real Madrid, the available numbers are season to date in La Liga 2026, and they depict a high-performing side. Madrid have played 7 league matches, winning 5 and losing 2, with no draws. Offensively, they have scored 18 goals, averaging 2.6 per game, and have been particularly explosive at home with 12 goals in 3 home fixtures (an average of 4.0). Defensively, they have conceded 8 goals overall, just 2 at home, highlighting a strong balance between attack and defence at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium.

Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Villarreal Matches Results and Stats

Villarreal’s season to date in La Liga 2026 shows a more inconsistent profile. Across 7 matches, they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. They have scored 13 goals (1.9 per match) and conceded 12 (1.7 per match), underlining both their attacking potential and defensive vulnerability. Away from home, Villarreal have taken 1 win, 2 draws and 1 loss in 4 games, scoring 7 and conceding 6, suggesting they can be competitive on their travels but struggle to keep clean sheets.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 3 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Overall, the historical Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats and the most recent league data both tilt in favour of Real Madrid. Across the last five direct La Liga meetings, Madrid lead the record with 4 wins and 1 draw, scoring 13 times to Villarreal’s 6, and they have been flawless at home in this sample. Season to date, Real Madrid combine a perfect home record, a powerful attack and a solid defensive record at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, while Villarreal arrive with a more mixed set of results and no clean sheets in the current campaign. History points to Real Madrid as the statistically stronger side, though Villarreal’s ability to score, especially highlighted by the 4-4 draw on 19 May 2024, suggests this fixture still carries the potential for goals and competitive phases.

Real Madrid vs Villarreal H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.