"Real Madrid roared back to life this week, led by a superb Vinicius Junior, and will now seek to crush the threat of another title contender at the same time as they head to Spain's east coast. An emphatic 6-1 victory over Monaco on Tuesday in the Champions League helped brighten the gloom in the Spanish capital and earn new coach Alvaro Arbeloa a modicum of credit."
"Los Blancos parted company with head coach Xabi Alonso on January 12, and suffered the immediate shock of a Copa del Rey exit at the hands of lowly Albacete in their very next game. Moving above Barcelona, who do not play until they host Real Oviedo on Sunday, would be a serious statement for the Spanish giants, whose season appeared ready to lurch into freefall in recent months."
Villarreal host Real Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday, January 23, with kickoff at 20:00 GMT. A Real Madrid win will move Los Blancos above Barcelona into the La Liga lead while Barcelona do not play until Sunday. Real Madrid dismissed Xabi Alonso on January 12 and suffered a Copa del Rey upset to Albacete immediately after. Under interim coach Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid secured a 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco and a league victory over Levante, with Vinicius Junior delivering standout performances amid fan dissent. Villarreal remain a surprise package with title ambitions.
Read at www.aljazeera.com
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