Villarreal vs Real Madrid: schedule, TV; how and where to watch LaLiga EA Sports in the USA

One of the most eye-catching games of the 2025–26 LaLiga EA Sports season will be played this Saturday, when Villarreal CF host Real Madrid CF at Estadio de la Cerámica. The Yellow Submarine and Los Blancos are both chasing three points to stay within touching distance of Barcelona, making this a clash that promises real drama.

The first to take the field will be the side coached by Marcelino García Toral, currently third in the LaLiga standings with 41 points. Despite enjoying a strong domestic campaign, Villarreal come into this game off the back of a painful 2–0 defeat to Real Betis. Their European form has been even more troubling: their Champions League run has been disastrous and, in midweek, they fell 2–1 to Ajax.

On the other side are Álvaro Arbeloa’s men, who continue to apply pressure on Hansi Flick’s Barcelona at the top of the table. Madrid sit on 48 points and could move into first place, depending on Barcelona’s result on Sunday. They edged Levante in controversial fashion last weekend and are now looking for a more convincing victory.

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What time does Villarreal vs Real Madrid kick off in LaLiga EA Sports?

The game between the team led by Tani Oluwaseyi and the side spearheaded by Kylian Mbappé – part of matchday 21 of the 2025–26 LaLiga EA Sports season – will be played on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT, 12:00 p.m. PT) in the United States.

What channel is Villarreal vs Real Madrid on in the US?

Fans in the United States can watch this LaLiga EA Sports showdown between the Yellow Submarine and Los Blancos on ESPN Deportes, ESPN Select, ESPN Unlimited and Fubo Sports, with coverage available in both Spanish and English.

How to follow Villarreal vs Real Madrid live online

Follow all the action and stay up to date with everything that happens in Villarreal CF vs Real Madrid CF on AS USA, where you’ll find live min-by-min coverage of the game from Estadio de la Cerámica.

The side coached by Marcelino García Toral will be eager to put on a strong performance in front of their home fans, hoping a win can help them reset after another Champions League setback in midweek. Meanwhile, Arbeloa’s Madrid are chasing a statement victory that would send them back to the top of LaLiga – albeit with one eye still on what Barcelona do next.

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