Real Madrid vs Villarreal: times, TV & how to watch online
All the info you need to know on how and where to watch Real Madrid host Villarreal at the Estadio Di Stéfano (Madrid) on 22 May at 12 noon EDT / 6 pm CEST.
The time has come. LaLiga will be decided this Saturday and only Atlético Madrid or Real Madrid will lift the trophy in the final gameweek of the competition. If you want to tune in from the US, your best bet is Fanatiz.
Follow Real Madrid vs Villarreal live stream online with AS English.
Los Blancos will need to beat Villarreal at home and wait for good news from the Estadio José Zorilla, where Valladolid need to win against Simeone’s men if they want to stand any chance of staying in the division, although they don’t depend only on their performance.
A win in Valladolid would make Atlético champions
Atlético are heavily favored by the odds, as they would automatically be champions if they win the game, but if Zidane’s men emerge victorious in the Spanish capital and Los Colchoneros draw or lose to Valladolid, then the glory would be for the 13-time European champions.
The hosts are second in the standings with 81 points, only two behind leaders Atlético, while Barcelona's hopes of fighting for the trophy ended after they lost to Celta at Camp Nou last weekend (1-2).
Zinedine Zidane's side are unbeaten in the Spanish league since the end of January, but the recent draws against Getafe, Real Betis and Sevilla have cost them the chance to be at the top of the table.
Villarreal eyeing a European spot
The hosts have dropped points in six of their 18 league matches at home and will try to avoid the same mistakes that saw them lose points unexpectedly in the past. However, Villarreal will be no easy opponent, even if they might be already thinking about the Europa League final against Manchester United.
Unai Emery’s men are sitting seventh in the table with 58 points, tied with Betis in sixth position, so they will also try to grab points to try to secure a European place next season in case they lose their European showdown against the Red Devils.
Real Madrid will be without the services of Toni Kroos, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, Eden Hazard and Lucas Vázquez, while it is yet to be seen if Sergio Ramos will take part in the game. The visitors will try to upset the favorites with Dani Parejo, Carlos Bacca and Paco Alcácer in the attacking line.
What time does the Real Madrid vs Villarreal match start?
The 2020/2021 LaLiga match between Real Madrid and Villarreal will be played at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano (Madrid) and will kick off at 12 noon EDT on Saturday 22 May 2021.
That's 9 am PDT, 6 pm in Spain (CEST) and 5 pm in the UK (BST).
Find out what time Real Madrid vs Villarreal gets underway where you are in the world.
Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Villarreal?
No matter where you are on the planet, you can see what channel the Real Madrid vs Villarreal match is available on here.
United States: Fanatiz, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN SPORTS.
Spain: Movistar Laliga 1, Mitele Plus, Movistar+.
United Kingdom: LaLigaTV, Premier Sports 1, Premier Player HD.
Is the Real Madrid vs Villarreal game online?
Real Madrid-Villarreal is available in most nations through the rights holders’ online platform, if they have one. The best option is to check who is showing the game in your country and if they have an online service or iOS/Android app to watch it on.
For example, Fanatiz is a dedicated streaming platform in the US and in the UK, Premier Player has a streaming service. Movistar+ in Spain are showing the LaLiga games.
Real Madrid vs Villarreal: AS English live coverage
You can also follow our live text commentary, with all the key statistics, here on AS English. We will be building up to the match throughout the day before giving you a minute-by-minute account as it unfolds.