Good evening and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE coverage of the La Liga fixture between Real Madrid and Villarreal. We'll bring you all the action as it happens at the Santiago Bernabeu. Kick off is at 20:00 BST.
La Liga / Matchday 7
Bernabéu / 25.09.2021
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Updated 25/09/2021 at 20:52 GMT
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Rodrygo closes down Rulli as the goalkeeper receives a pass, but that's exactly what Villarreal want because it allows them to open up space and pass through Real Madrid.
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The Real Madrid team tonight!
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Indeed, Manchester United found this out to their cost in last season’s Europa League final when they were beaten in a penalty shootout by Villarreal. They have a winning mentality.
25'
Under Emery, Villarreal have developed a habit of upping their game for matches against higher calibre opponents. Might that happen at the Bernabeu this evening?
24'
Rulli had to save! Vinicius was looking for a teammate in the middle with a cross, but he mishit it slightly and the Villarreal goalkeeper had to make the save at his near post.
23'
Benzema shoots wide! The space opened up for the Real Madrid forward 20 yards out from goal, but his strike was never really going to find the back of the net. It flashes wide.
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Alcacer shoots over! It was a good passing move from Villarreal as they move the ball to the edge of the Real Madrid box, but Alcacer sends his strike over the bar. Emery applauds.
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Villarreal have genuine quality, but they have struggled to win games over the early part of the season. The Yellow Submarine need to stop drawing so many matches, though.
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The omens are good for Real Madrid this evening. They are unbeaten in their last 24 La Liga matches and are also unbeaten in 19 of their last 19 home games against Villarreal.
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Emery become a bit of a figure of fun in the Premier League as Arsenal manager, but he has reminded everyone of his quality since taking over at Villarreal. They are a good team.
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Real Madrid have started the season in exceptional form. They started the weekend on top of La Liga after a comeback win over Valencia last weekend and an emphatic victory over Real Mallorca during the week.
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Courtois makes the save! Danruma breaks between two Real Madrid defenders and gets the low strike away, but the Real Madrid goalkeeper tips the ball around the far post.
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This has been a very good start from Villarreal. Not only have they carried a goal threat in the final third, they also look very organised and well drilled elsewhere on the pitch.
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He slipped at the wrong time! Real Madrid looked exposed at the back as Pino cut inside, but the Villarreal man slipped at the wrong time and the home side survive.
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PICTURE: No early breakthrough
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Alcacer was nearly in! The pass was played through for Alcacer, but the flag was eventually raised against the Villarreal forward. The away team have started very well!
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That is why Valverde at right back could be a bit of a risk for Real Madrid tonight. He is a very versatile player, but isn't a natural in that position. Danjuma could capitalise.