Real Madrid controlled the clearest attacking zones and sustained pressure for longer spells. Villarreal still found moments when the first pass beat the press, but they rarely turned those entries into repeated threats. The match tilted on spacing, second balls, and who produced the cleaner final action around the box.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Sat 10 October, 19:00
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Isidro Diaz de Mera Escuderos
Real Madrid
Full time
1 - 0
Villarreal
Diomande 62'
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How did the teams perform?
Real Madrid4Total Votes
Villarreal2 votes
2 votes
Real Madrid
Villarreal
KEY STATS
Ball possession
46%54%
11
Total shots15
0.99
Expected goals (xG)0.64
ATTACK
11
Total shots15
4
Shots off target7
4
Shots on target4
0.99
Expected goals (xG)0.64
9
Shots inside box7
2
Shots outside box8
9
Corner kicks3
PASSES
406
Total passes477
338
Accurate passes423
DEFENCE
3
Offsides1
4
Goalkeeper saves3
3
Blocked shots4
DISCIPLINE
8
Fouls13
5
Yellow cards2
1
Red cards0
