Real Madrid vs Villareal
January 26, 2008
27/1- Real Madrid have been in sublime form this season and their leadership in Laliga has been an undisputed one. The side has managed to build a 7 point gap between themselves and the second placed Barcelona which puts them in a sort of a comfort zone. As they prepare to take on third placed Villareal at home they would not like to be complacent. Real Madrid enter this match after 8 back to back victories and the team appears to be in red hot form as well. Villareal also have a reason to fight as they are in a rat race for the third position and a chain of good performances may also get them the second place. Villareal have won their last two matches and would hope to carry on their form as they get ready to take on the champions and the current league leaders. A look at the history between the clubs would make Real Madrid more confident about their chances as real have won 10 of the 17 matches played while 6 have been draws.
Real Madris come into this match after they thrashed Athletico Madrid last week in a Madrid derby. They are virtually unbeatable in current form and with the likes of Van Nistel Rooy, Raul and Robinho firing on all cylinders the home fans would be hoping for a series of goals at home. Another noticeable fact is that Real Madrid have won all the 9 matches played at home this season and to change it would be a real difficult task for the third placed team.
Villareal would go to Madrid with the knowledge that they would have to pull out a rabbit from the hat in order to earn some points or they can only hope that the champions are in a gifting mood but without that the chances of Villareal scoring a few points look negligible.
Prediction: Real win 2-0





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