Real Madrid hosts Villarreal on Matchday 8. Check the kickoff in your local time, TV coverage, venue, recent form, head-to-head record, tickets and available odds.
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This comparison uses the current overall La Liga table.
RMA leads series 4-0-1
The fixture is listed for Sun, Oct 11, 2026. The kickoff shown on this page converts to your device timezone.
The current US listing is ESPN+. Channel selections can change, so check your local schedule near kickoff.
The listed venue is Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.
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