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Real Madrid hope to take the lead atop the La Liga table, at least temporarily, as they travel to meet third-placed Villarreal out on the eastern coast of Spain on Saturday.
After the shaky start to life under new management, Real Madrid have seemingly found their stride with Alvaro Arbeloa at the helm. Since the shock Copa del Rey exit against lower-league side Albacete, Los Blancos have won two in a row in emphatic fashion, cruising to a 2-0 victory over Levante before a 6-1 Champions League thrashing of French side Monaco.
Sitting just a point back of league leaders Barcelona, injury issues remain for Madrid, especially at the back, but Arbeloa has done well to shake off the early embarrassment in his managerial debut.
Victory in this match would take Madrid above their Catalan rivals, who play the following day as they host newly-promoted Real Oviedo.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Villarreal vs. Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this La Liga match in the United States:
TV channel: ESPN Deportes
Live stream: Fubo, ESPN Select, ESPN App, ESPN+
Real Madrid's match against Villarreal can be found streaming on the ESPN app, where every single La Liga match of the entire 2025/26 season can be accessed.
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This match will also be televised in Spanish on ESPN Deportes, which can be found streaming on Fubo.
What time does Villarreal vs. Real Madrid kick off?
This La Liga clash takes place at the El Madrigal in Villarreal, Spain and kicks off on Saturday, January 24 at 9 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, Jan. 24 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, Jan. 24 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, Jan. 24 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, Jan. 24 | 12:00 p.m. |
La Liga fixture schedule this week
All times Eastern.
Friday, January 23
- Levante vs. Elche (3 p.m.)
Saturday, January 24
- Rayo Vallecano vs. Osasuna (8 a.m.)
- Valencia vs. Espanyol (10:15 a.m.)
- Sevilla vs. Athletic Club (12:30 p.m.)
- Villarreal vs. Real Madrid (3 p.m.)
Sunday, January 25
- Atletico Madrid vs. Mallorca (8 a.m.)
- Barcelona vs. Real Oviedo (10:15 a.m.)
- Real Sociedad vs. Celta Vigo (12:30 p.m.)
- Deportivo Alaves vs. Real Betis (3 p.m.)
Monday, January 26
- Girona vs. Getafe (3 p.m.)
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