Real Madrid is set to face Villarreal on Saturday as they aim to narrow the gap with La Liga leaders Barcelona. After experiencing their first defeat in 258 days with a surprising Champions League loss to Lille, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad has not been entirely convincing domestically, despite winning five of their first seven matches.
Villarreal, currently just one point behind Real Madrid, has also performed well, winning five of their first eight La Liga games, ranking just below Barcelona in terms of goals scored.
The match will take place at the Santiago Bernabéu, starting at 9 p.m. CEST local time, or 3 p.m. ET in the US. In the UK, the kickoff is at 8 p.m., while in Australia, it will commence at 5 a.m. AEST on Sunday.
A victory for Villarreal would allow them to rise above Real Madrid in the La Liga standings.
In the US, fans without cable can stream the game live on ESPN Plus, which holds English and Spanish rights to La Liga coverage.
For those who may have difficulty accessing local streams, using a VPN can provide a solution. A VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows users to secure their internet connection and change their virtual location, enabling them to access the game while ensuring privacy and reducing ISP throttling.
VPNs are legal in most countries, including the US, UK, and Canada, as long as users have a legitimate subscription to the streaming service.
In the UK, Premier Sports will air the match live on its Premier Sports 2 channel and its dedicated La Liga platform, available for a monthly subscription.
In Canada, TSN holds the broadcasting rights for La Liga and will be streaming this match on its TSN Plus platform.
Australian viewers can catch the game live on BeIn Sports 3.