Jan 19th features a match where Villarreal hosts Real Madrid at Estadio De La Cerámica in a meeting of these two Copa Del Rey teams. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 10 degrees, which is great football weather. In their last match, Villarreal recorded a 1-1 draw against Celta de Vigo. Gerard Moreno scored the first goal for Villarreal in the 15th minute, then Jörgen Strand Larsen tied it up for Celta de Vigo in the 68th minute earning Celta de Vigo at least a draw. Villarreal is looking for direction having earned 16 points in their last 10 matches, while real Madrid is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Villarreal. Yeremi Jesus Pino Santos struck first for Villarreal in the 47th minute, then Karim Benzema tied it up for Real Madrid in the 60th minute. With 20 points in their last 10 matches Real Madrid should be reasonably happy with their performance.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season these teams were evenly matched with 2 draws each.
Real Madrid’s top weapon lately has been Karim Benzema, who has 3 goals in the last five matches. Gerard Moreno has been the most effective weapon for Villarreal lately. The Spanish attacker has netted three goals in his last 5 matches.