Villarreal vs Real Madrid: La Liga – teams, start, kickoff time, lineups

Al JazeeraEN 6 min read 100% complete by Kevin Hand,News AgenciesJanuary 23, 2026 at 09:38 PM

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On Saturday, January 23, 2026, Villarreal will face Real Madrid in a La Liga match at Estadio de la Ceramica in Villarreal, Spain. Real Madrid, led by Vinicius Junior, aims to overtake Barcelona for the top spot in La Liga with a victory. The match follows Real Madrid's recent Champions League win against Monaco and the departure of their previous coach, Xabi Alonso. Villarreal, considered a surprise package this season, hopes to challenge Real Madrid's title aspirations. Al Jazeera Sport will provide build-up coverage starting at 17:00 GMT. Real Madrid's new coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, seeks to solidify his position after a recent Copa del Rey exit and a win against Levante.

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Albacete ×230% Monaco ×240% Copa del Rey ×240% Xabi Alonso 40% Alvaro Arbeloa ×250% Estadio de la Ceramica 50% Spain 60% Barcelona ×260% Vinicius Junior ×380% Villarreal ×480% La Liga ×390% Real Madrid ×790%

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