LaLiga 26/27 · Round 8 · SAT, OCT 10
Real Madrid vs Villarreal CF match report: Real Madrid edge past Villarreal
A second-half goal from Yan Diomande settled a tight match at the Bernabeu, with Real Madrid taking all three points despite a disciplined Villarreal performance.
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Result
Real Madrid won 1-0 at home against Villarreal. The match was goalless at half-time, with the only goal coming in the 63rd minute. The outcome was a home win.
Goals
Yan Diomande scored the only goal of the match in the 63rd minute, assisted by Federico Valverde. The goal put Real Madrid ahead 1-0, and no further goals were scored.
Key stats
Villarreal held more possession with 53 percent compared to Real Madrid's 47 percent. Real Madrid had more corners, 9 to 3, and more dangerous attacks, 39 to 23. Both teams had 5 shots on target, but Real Madrid had 5 saves to Villarreal's 4.
Discipline
Real Madrid received 6 yellow cards and 1 red card. Villarreal received 2 yellow cards and no red cards.
Verdict
Real Madrid secured a narrow home win despite Villarreal's greater possession. The decisive moment came from Diomande's goal, and Real Madrid's defensive resilience, including 5 saves, helped preserve the lead. Villarreal will feel they had chances, but their lack of cutting edge in the final third proved costly.