Spanish La Liga Results Villarreal vs Real Madrid: Score 2-1

Real Madrid was forced to leave empty-handed from the Estadio de la Ceramica. Villarreal defeated Real Madrid with a convincing 2-1 in the 2022-2023 Spanish League continuation duel.

This match went differently than Carlo Ancelotti had hoped. The Madrid squad has had problems with performance since returning from the World Cup break. The same issues can be seen in this match.

Villarreal looked better from the start and took the lead through Yeremy Pino goal (47'). Karim Benzema equalized (60'), but Gerard Moreno quickly restored Villarreal advantage (63').

This result does not change Real Madrid position in second place in the 2022-2023 Spanish League standings, but of course, this defeat has disrupted the team's performance.

In the first round match started, Villarreal immediately kicked off to surprise Madrid. In the 5th minute, Moreno cross was met by Coquelin's clever backheel. Courtois was off a step, but the ball still hit the post.

Madrid started to come out to attack after 10 minutes had passed. In the 14th minute, Benzema fired a shot on the edge of the opponent's penalty box, but the ball was still wide to the left.

Villarreal attacks have also proven to be a problem for Madrid. Courtois was forced to make several crucial saves until the 30th minute. Madrid clearly had difficulty developing the game.

Villarreal still looked more dangerous and created more chances until 45 minutes had passed. Madrid is fortunate that Courtois can still stop the opponent's options.

The first 45 minutes ended goalless. Carlo Ancelotti is clearly worried about his team's performance which has not really returned to the best level.

The match continued, and Villarreal immediately broke into Madrid goal. Starting from Mendy mistake, the ball was received by Moreno, who then served Pino, who was ready to shoot on the left side of the penalty box. Goal! Villarreal 1-0 Madrid.

In the 58th minute, Madrid was awarded a penalty. Benzema shot proved to touch Foyth arm, VAR has confirmed. Benzema stepped forward as a kicker and sent the ball to the bottom right. Goal! Villarreal 1-1 Madrid.

In the 61st minute, it was Villarreal turn to get a penalty for Alaba handball. Moreno stepped up as the kicker and shot into the bottom left corner. Goal! Villarreal 2-1 Madrid.

Ancelotti then made several substitutions to try to change the game's direction. Madrid played more aggressively to pursue the second goal.

Nearing the final 10 minutes, Villarreal changed their playing style to keep score. Madrid was increasingly frustrated and seemed to have difficulty dismantling the defense.

Madrid continued to try in the remaining matches, but Villarreal maintained their advantage quite well. Score 2-1 for Villarreal victory.