Villarreal lineup @ Real Madrid

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Villarreal's expected lineup at Real Madrid, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Luíz (4); Veiga (8), Mouriño (5), Cardona (4); Gueye (7), Comesaña (6), Moleiro (5); Pépé (5), Pérez (5), Mikautadze (5). Out: Buchanan. Only 1 fan has predicted so far, so this is not a fan pick yet. Last updated after the Levante match on 20 Sep.

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Villarreal predicted lineup vs Real Madrid

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Villarreal are without Buchanan away at Real Madrid in the PD, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 8 official matches is: Luíz in goal, a back three of Veiga, Mouriño and Cardona, and Pépé, Pérez and Mikautadze further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  • Unavailable: Buchanan (Out).
  • Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 30 of the last 30 matches.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Villarreal, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Villarreal are 9th in the PD on 8 points from 7 games. They have W2 D0 L3 in their last five.

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What is Villarreal's expected lineup?
Villarreal are without Buchanan away at Real Madrid in the PD, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 8 official matches is: Luíz in goal, a back three of Veiga, Mouriño and Cardona, and Pépé, Pérez and Mikautadze further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (4-4-2): Luíz, Veiga, Mouriño, Cardona, Gueye, Comesaña, Moleiro, Buchanan (out), Pépé, Pérez, Mikautadze.
Who started Villarreal's last match?
Villarreal's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the La Liga (4-4-2): P. Gulácsi, A. Freeman, Pau Navarro, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, T. Buchanan, N. Saliba, P. Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Pérez, Ilias Akhomach.
What was Villarreal's last result?
Villarreal beat Levante 3–1 on 20 Sept 2026.
When did Villarreal last win?
Villarreal last won on 20 Sept 2026, beating Levante 3–1.
Who takes penalties for Villarreal?
Gerard Moreno has taken the most penalties for Villarreal this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Villarreal this season?
Renato Veiga leads with 8 starts for Villarreal across all competitions this season.
What formation does Villarreal use most often?
Villarreal have used a 4-4-2 in 8 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Villarreal goalkeeper has started the most this season?
P. Gulácsi has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Villarreal this season, starting 4 matches.
Which Villarreal defender has started the most this season?
Renato Veiga has made the most starts as defender for Villarreal this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Villarreal midfielder has started the most this season?
Pape Gueye has made the most starts as midfielder for Villarreal this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Villarreal forward has started the most this season?
Nicolas Pépé has made the most starts as forward for Villarreal this season, starting 5 matches.
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