Highlights from Real Madrid vs. Villarreal in La Liga : Real Madrid lost to Villarreal 2-3 at home on Sunday, severely undermining their already slim chances of maintaining their La Liga championship. Samuel Chukwueze’s outstanding goal in the 82nd minute of play, which put the defending champions 12 points behind league leaders Barcelona, aided the visitors.
What a goal by Samuel Chukwueze against Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/E8qNsesohY
— Oma Akatugba (@omaakatugba) April 8, 2023
A Pau Torres own goal gave Real Madrid the advantage early on. Chukwueze of Villarreal, though, tied the game with a spectacular goal. However, Real regained the lead thanks to a goal by Vinicius Jr. early in the second half. However, Villarreal scored again through Jose Luis Morales in the 70th minute. Chukwueze then gave Villarreal the victory by expertly curving a shot past Real’s goalkeeper.
The commentator named all the Nigerian football legends he could remember.
Chukwueze was out for Real Madrid this night😂. pic.twitter.com/vGe0jWOkiI— Anambra 1st son (@UchePOkoye) April 8, 2023
With only ten games left, Real Madrid’s chances of successfully defending its La Liga title have been severely hurt.In order for Los Blancos to have any chance of defending their title, Barcelona would need to suffer a significant collapse.
Villarreal’s victory elevates them to fifth place in the standings, four points behind the top four.
Chukwueze strikes twice as Villarreal stun Real Madrid. pic.twitter.com/inLQ5ejnou
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When Barcelona and Girona square off on Tuesday, they’ll be aiming to take advantage of Real Madrid’s blunder. They will extend their lead at the top of the table by 15 points if they succeed in winning.
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