Villarreal-Real Madrid: Where to Watch the LaLiga Match, Channels and Options

After the hard-fought victory against Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League Round of 16, Real Madrid is already counting the hours until their next LaLiga match. Carlo Ancelotti's pupils, if they wish to retain the top spot, must win this match, which they approach with certain absences and some doubts regarding the possible starting eleven. The most striking is, without a doubt, in the list of forwards.

The physical toll of the last Champions League match has taken a toll on players like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius. The latter even received an extraordinary day of rest to recover and be in perfect condition for the match on LaLiga's 28th matchday, but he is not the only one. Besides the Bondy striker and the '7' verdeamarelo, a significant change is expected in the starting eleven: Fede Valverde.

The problems that the Uruguayan '8' has been carrying for some time, combined with the accumulated fatigue at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, would repeat a dynamic already seen in the last match. The Uruguayan midfielder is a serious doubt for the squad due to physical issues and the presence of other players like Lucas Vázquez. The midfield, with enough personnel, could also 'do without' the South American all-rounder during a match without major problems.

These possible absences for Real Madrid add to the long-term injured players of the white club. Footballers like Éder Militão and Dani Carvajal are still progressing in their recoveries, but they are still far from receiving competitive clearance due to the severity of their ailments. Be that as it may, Ancelotti has enough personnel to replace both defenders with guarantees.

Where and How to Watch Villarreal-Real Madrid

Meanwhile, Villarreal arrives with few absences for a match in their own stadium. The injuries of Gerard Moreno and Ilias Akhomach, the latter long-term, will cause minimal changes in Marcelino García Toral's eleven. The 'yellow submarine' coach, in exchange for those two absences, definitively recovers Kiko Femenía: the right-back has competitive clearance after overcoming his three-week injury.

Both teams will seek the three points in a match of vital importance. Real Madrid aims to remain LaLiga leader for another matchday, and Villarreal faces a tailor-made ordeal for their squad: their goal is in the European spots. Right now, they are settled in the Europa League spot, but they are only five points away from a Champions League spot, currently occupied by Athletic Club.

The match between Villarreal and Real Madrid will be held at the Estadio de la Cerámica. Both will meet today, Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in a clash refereed by officials Jesús Gil Manzano and Guillermo Cuadra Fernández.

The match can be watched on the channels M+ LaLiga TV (M54-O110), M+ LaLiga TV 2 (M57 O112), M+ LaLiga TV UHD (M440 O111), and LaLiga TV Bar, from Movistar Plus. The match can also be followed live in detail through the Defensa Central website.