Real Madrid have suffered their second defeat of the season after falling at Villarreal 1-2 in the La Liga match on Saturday 7 December at the Estadio de la ceramica.
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Villarreal players celebrate 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. Photo: @VillarrealCFEn |
With this outcome, Carlo Ancelotti’s side have missed the chance to go top of the table.
Yeremi Pino placed Villarreal in front in the 47th minute but French striker, Karim Benzema, levelled for the visitors from the penalty spot in the 60th minute.
Gerard Moreno sealed victory for Villarreal against Real Madrid ⬇️
Simply…
⭐ 𝐆 𝐄 𝐑 𝐀 𝐑 𝐃 𝐌 𝐎 𝐑 𝐄 𝐍 𝐎 ⭐#VillarrealRealMadrid pic.twitter.com/c2qLPMihjs
— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) January 7, 2023
Foyth earned a penalty for the hosts and Gerard Moreno ensured that he found the back of the net and return Villarreal to the front just three minutes after Benzema levelled.
Vilarreal CF – “Six wins in a row ⬇️
Six wins in a row. pic.twitter.com/4Mw7uzibER
— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) January 7, 2023
Real Madrid are second, same point as Barcelona, both teams have amassed same 38 points.
Barcelona’s next opponents is Atletico Madrid on Sunday.