How to watch Villarreal vs Real Madrid in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025/2026 La Liga
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Villarreal vs Real Madrid on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Villarreal vs Real Madrid |
| WHAT | Spanish LaLiga |
| WHEN | 3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Saturday, January 24, 2026 |
| WHERE | ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream and ESPN Deportes |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
With the title race tightening, Real Madrid step into this Matchday knowing every result now carries massive weight, especially after Barcelona’s lost to Real Sociedad. Sitting just one point back, Los Blancos can’t afford a slip as they look to capitalize and keep the heat on the leaders, leaning heavily on the firepower of Kylian Mbappe to drive the attack.
Standing in their way is a dangerous Villarreal side currently third in the table, a confident group eager to prove they belong in the championship conversation and ready to turn this into a statement night. All the ingredients are there for a high-stakes showdown, so make sure you’re locked in—this is one matchup you won’t want to miss.
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