Real Madrid vs Villarreal Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Recent Meetings
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 come into this fixture sitting 4th in the 2026 La Liga standings with 15 points from 7 matches, a strong goal difference of +10 and a perfect home record so far. Villarreal arrive in the capital placed 9th with 8 points, looking to close the gap on the European places.
The stakes are clear: Real Madrid need to consolidate their Champions League league stage position, while Villarreal are trying to stabilise after a mixed start. With Real Madrid vs Villarreal stats heavily influenced by recent league meetings, this clash at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium shapes up as a key early-season benchmark for both sides in Spain’s top flight.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a recent head-to-head series dominated by Real Madrid, with Villarreal still competitive in several high-scoring encounters.
- 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 in the league, the most recent chapter came on 24 January 2026 in La Liga Regular Season - 21 at Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal hosted that match but were beaten 0-2, with the visitors keeping a clean sheet after a goalless first half. It underlined Real Madrid’s ability to control difficult away fixtures in this matchup.
On 4 October 2025, the sides met at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga Regular Season - 8. Real Madrid, as the home team, recorded a 3-1 victory after a 0-0 first half, turning a tight contest into a clear home success after the break. Earlier that year, on 15 March 2025 in La Liga Regular Season - 28 at Estadio de la Cerámica, Villarreal took a 1-2 deficit into half-time and the score remained 1-2 to Real Madrid at full time, another narrow away win for the Madrid side.
The highest-scoring contest in this dataset came on 19 May 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 37 at Estadio de la Cerámica. Villarreal and Real Madrid shared an entertaining 4-4 draw, with the home side trailing 1-4 at half-time before a remarkable second-half response. Before that, on 5 October 2024 at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in La Liga Regular Season - 9, Real Madrid won 2-0 after leading 1-0 at the break. Overall, the available Real Madrid vs Villarreal timeline points to Madrid’s consistent edge, particularly when they play at home, but also highlights Villarreal’s capacity to contribute to open, high-scoring games.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers across these La Liga meetings underline Real Madrid’s superiority, especially in both goal output and results.
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 most relevant lens is their 2026 La Liga campaign to date. Over 7 league matches, they have produced 5 wins and 2 defeats, with no draws, reflecting a high-risk, high-reward approach. At home they have been flawless: 3 wins from 3, scoring 12 and conceding just 2, averaging 4.0 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per home game. Across all venues they have 18 goals for and 8 against, an average of 2.6 scored and 1.1 conceded per match, supported by one clean sheet and only one game in which they failed to score.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date)
Last 5 Villarreal Matches Results and Stats
Villarreal’s 2026 La Liga season to date shows a more inconsistent profile. After 7 matches they have 2 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, with a total of 13 goals scored and 12 conceded. Their attack has been productive, averaging 1.9 goals per game, but defensively they allow 1.7 goals per match. Away from home, Villarreal have played 4 times, winning 1, drawing 2 and losing 1, scoring 7 and conceding 6, which suggests they can compete on the road but struggle to control games. They have yet to keep a clean sheet this season, though they have only failed to score once.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 2, Lose 3 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
Combining the historical head-to-head numbers with current league form, the trends lean clearly towards Real Madrid. The head-to-head record from the last five La Liga meetings stands at 4 wins for Real Madrid and 1 draw, with a 13-6 aggregate in goals and a perfect home record for Madrid at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. Real Madrid’s 2026 season to date reinforces that pattern: they are strong at home, score heavily, and maintain a positive goal difference. Villarreal, meanwhile, have shown they can score against Madrid and have been involved in high-scoring fixtures, but their defensive record and lack of clean sheets this season suggest they may again be vulnerable against such a potent attack. Overall, the statistical balance points towards another Real Madrid-favoured matchup, with Villarreal’s best route lying in turning this into an open, attacking contest.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.
