Overview
- Vinícius Júnior struck twice after halftime, opening via a deflection and then converting a penalty he won after Rafa Marín’s foul.
- Georges Mikautadze pulled one back for Villarreal before Santiago Mourino was sent off for a second yellow card.
- Kylian Mbappé added Madrid’s third to extend his scoring run to nine straight games, then departed with a mild ankle sprain set to be evaluated.
- The victory moves Real Madrid to 21 points, two ahead of Barcelona, who play Sevilla on Sunday.
- With multiple defenders sidelined, Federico Valverde started at right-back as Xabi Alonso adjusted his back line.