Villarreal CF will face a key derby at Mestalla on Saturday 24 October at 18:30, when they visit Valencia CF on the final matchday of October. The Yellow Submarine, ninth in the table with 8 points from seven games, arrives on the back of two consecutive league wins.
The clash concludes a matchday where Valencian football takes centre stage. Elche CF host Rayo Vallecano on the same Saturday at 14:30, while Levante UD travel to San Sebastián to face Real Sociedad on Sunday the 25th. This congested schedule presents a physical and tactical challenge for all the region's teams.
Submarine's Context
Villarreal approach this fixture following a 3-1 win over Levante and a 1-3 victory in Malaga. Those results have ended a run of three straight defeats. Forward Pape Gueye, the team's top scorer this season with three goals, will be a key piece in the attack.
The match against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu, scheduled for 10 October, is the next hurdle before the derby. The squad, which has scored 13 goals and conceded 12, aims to consolidate its mid-table position. Fans can check the full season schedule on our fixtures page and the updated league table at standings.
The historic rivalry between the two clubs guarantees a high-tension atmosphere and a large crowd at the stadium. The match is key for both teams' league projections, with Valencia always a tough opponent at their home ground.
For Villarreal, the goal is to maintain the positive run and pick up points away at a traditionally difficult venue. The recent win over Levante, with goals from Ayoze Pérez, Alberto Moleiro and Georges Mikautadze, showed an improvement in attacking play. The full squad and individual player stats are available in the squad section. The match kicks off at 18:30 on Saturday 24 October at the Mestalla stadium.
Background and full detail: deportevalenciano.com
