Real Madrid - Villarreal Prediction: José Mourinho Is Already Under Pressure (10/10/2026)

Real Madrid, currently fourth in La Liga with 15 points after seven matches, aims to secure a victory against Villarreal, who are ninth with eight points. Mourinho is under pressure to win after losing two of their last four games and trailing Barcelona by six points. Villarreal, despite a disappointing start to the season, comes into the match on two consecutive wins and has previously defeated Madrid in April 2023. Madrid has historically won four of the last five encounters with Villarreal.