Villarreal hosts Alavés on Matchday 20. Check the kickoff in your local time, TV coverage, venue, recent form, head-to-head record, tickets and available odds.
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VIL leads series 2-1-2
The fixture is listed for Sun, Jan 17, 2027. 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 Estadio de la Cerámica in Villarreal.
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