Spanish League Table And Match Review After Real Madrid Narrow Win Against Villarreal

According to a report by Flashscore on Saturday October 10, 2026, Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Villarreal after a competitive encounter, with Yan Diomande’s second-half strike proving decisive despite late drama, a disallowed goal and Vinicius Junior’s dismissal in stoppage time.

Villarreal threatened early, as Pape Gueye fired narrowly wide in the fourth minute. Madrid responded through Trent Alexander-Arnold’s delivery, while Kylian Mbappe struck the left post from close range in the seventh minute.

Renato Veiga received a yellow card in the tenth minute, while Madrid pushed forward through Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler. Mbappe tested goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi, who saved his effort in the 21st minute.

Villarreal also created opportunities, with Santi Comesana’s pass forcing Thibaut Courtois into action in the 25th minute. Antonio Rudiger went close with a header, while Arda Guler missed a chance just before halftime.

The teams returned after a goalless first half, and Madrid introduced Alvaro Carreras for Marc Cucurella. Vinicius Junior later replaced Trent Alexander-Arnold, adding another attacking option as the hosts searched for a breakthrough.

Courtois produced an important save to deny Gueye in the 61st minute. A minute later, Diomande scored, and after a VAR review, referee Isidro Diaz confirmed the goal to give Madrid the lead.

Vinicius appeared to double Madrid’s advantage in minute 71 after receiving a pass and finishing one-on-one. However, VAR ruled out the goal for a foul in the buildup, and Vinicius was sent off.

Villarreal sought an equaliser late on, but Courtois stopped Gerard Moreno’s low effort in the 88th minute. Madrid defended their advantage through seven added minutes, with Moreno’s later pass blocked by the defence.

The final whistle confirmed Madrid’s narrow win, earned through Diomande’s goal and Courtois’s crucial late save.

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