Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, summary result and goals: Merengues score and are temporary leaders of La Liga | Sports New Spain

Real Madrid beat Villarreal 4-1 at the end of Sunday’s 17th La Liga game. Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Brahim and Luka Modrić were the authors of the victory, while Jose Luis Morales with a discount for guests.

Real Madrid are serious. And if there was anyone who could still challenge Carlo Ancelotti’s side, the performance against Villarreal was the ultimate testament to what the team can deliver. In a complete match for the meringues they shut out Submarino 4-1, although David Alaba’s injury was the biggest concern of the night.

It took Bellingham 25 minutes to make the difference between the two and before any response from Villarreal, Rodrigo extended the gap in the 37th minute. 3-1 in the 64th minute and Modric scored in the 68th minute.

The Merengues are now top of La Liga with 42 points, just one more than Girona, who host Alaves on Monday at the end of matchday 17.

More | La Liga standings 2023-2024

How was Real Madrid vs. Villarreal? Final score

Objectives:

• RMA – J. Bellingham – Min. 25
• RMA – Rodrygo – Min. 37
• VIL – JL Morales – Min. 54
• RMA – Brahim – Min. 64
• RMA – L. Modrić – Min. 68

Real Madrid vs. Villarreal, live

Full time. Real Madrid were on display at the Bernabeu. The Merengues beat Villarreal 4-1 clear and strong and are the temporary leaders of La Liga.

Minute 90. In Madrid 4 minutes are added.

Minute 84. Capoue is booed and will miss the next match.

Minute 83. Change at Real Madrid: Joselu replaces Brahim.

Minute 82. scolded Tchouaméni.

Minute 77. Changes to both teams. At Real Madrid, Dani Ceballos and Aurélien Tchouaméni come on for Bellingham and Kroos, while at Villarreal it’s time for Ben Brereton to replace José Luis Morales.

Minute 74. Change at Villarreal: Manu Trigeros for Ahomach.

Minute 73. Ahomach scolded.

Minute 68. Goal from Real Madrid! Fine touch from Modric to finish on a post when everyone was waiting for the referee to award Rodrigo a penalty.

Modric’s goal for Real Madrid (Available in Argentina)

Minute 67. scolded Bellingham.

Minute 64. Goal from Real Madrid! Great goal from Brahim. What definition from the attacking meringue after a couple of cuts in the area gate.

Brahim’s goal for Real Madrid (Available in Argentina)

Minute 63. Mandi on the line pushes away Rodrigo’s shot.

Minute 54. Villarreal’s goal! Jose Luis Morales adds suspense to the game. The forward escapes from his marking and sets up against Lunin.

Morales’ goal for Villarreal (Available in Argentina)

Minute 46. Brahim’s shot goes into Jorgensen’s hands.

The second half begins. There are changes in both teams. At Real Madrid, Fran Garcia comes on for Mendy, while at Villarreal, Jorge Cuenca and Alexander Sorloth take the field for Albiol and Gerard Moreno.

End of first half. We go into half time with a partial victory for Real Madrid 2-0. Bellingham and Rodrigo give Merengue the edge, while David Alaba’s injury is a concern.

Minute 45. 6 minutes are added at the Bernabéu.

Minute 37. Goal from Real Madrid! Loose ball in the area which Rodrigo switches to celebrate. The Brazilian scores 2-0.

Rodrigo’s goal for Real Madrid (Available in Argentina)

Minute 34. Alaba retires injured and Nacho takes his place.

Minute 32. Caution! Bad move by Alaba on the right knee and the Madrid bench is on alert. Ancelotti sends Nacho off to warm up.

Minute 25. Goal Real Madrid! Bellingham’s header, after a terrific cross from Modric, at the goal post.

Bellingham’s goal for Real Madrid (Available in Argentina)

Minute 22. Modric’s effort from the edge of the box went over the crossbar.

Minute 18. With one hand Jorgensen takes the shot away from Rodrigo who went ahead.

Minute 15. Ahomach tries from the edge of the box, but his shot goes wide.

Minute 14. Jorgensen sends Brahim’s effort into the corner.

Minute 8. Ahomach misses his shot in the middle of the area and misses a great chance.

Minute 6. Bellingham’s weak header from the penalty spot into Jorgensen’s hands.

The match begins. We already have action between Real Madrid, in the last game of the year at the Bernabeu, and Villarreal.

Villarreal’s XI. Marcelino introduces Filip Jörgensen, Aissa Mandi, Alfonso Pedraza and José Luis Morales as the changes for the 3-2 win over Rennes in France on the final day of the Europa League.

All set for Madrid. Since the 0-0 draw against Rayo Vallecano, the Merengues have made it four consecutive wins at the Bernabeu between La Liga and the Champions League.

The eleven of Madrid. Andriy Lunin, Antonio Rüdiger, Ferland Mendy, Toni Kroos and Brahim are in the news for the 3-2 win over Unión Berlin in the Champions League.

Welcome to the Bernabéu! A packed Real Madrid look for the lead, at least temporarily, against Villarreal.

The Real Madrid line-up has been confirmed

Andriy Lunin? Lucas Vazquez Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy; Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric? Jude Bellingham? Brahim and Rodrigo

Villarreal’s starting line-up has been confirmed

Filip Jörgensen; Adrià Altimira, Raúl Albiol, Aissa Mandi, Alfonso Pedraza; Ilias Akhomach, Étienne Capoue, Dani Parejo, Álex Baena; Gerard Moreno and José Luis Morales.

How and where to watch Real Madrid vs. Villarreal? Schedule, TV channel and online streaming

• Day: Sunday, December 17
• Time: 9:00 p.m. in Spain (8:00 p.m. Canary Islands, 5:00 p.m. Argentina, 3:00 p.m. ET, 2:00 p.m. CDMX)
• Stage: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
• TV channels:
  • Spain: Movistar La Liga
  • Argentina: ESPN
  • USA: ESPN Deportes
  • Mexico: Sky HD
• Online Streaming:
  • Spain: Movistar Plus+
  • Argentina: Star+
  • USA: ESPN+, Fubo
  • Mexico: Blue to Go