After Benfica, Carreras celebrates with Real Madrid against Villarreal | OneFootball

Returning to the Spanish league after a rout in the Champions League, Real Madrid returned to winning ways in the championship by defeating Villarreal, three goals to one. It's worth mentioning that Álvaro Carreras - now replaced by Obrador at Benfica - was a starter in the match against the Yellow Submarine.

Despite Real Madrid emerging victorious in the European encounter against Kairat Almaty, the Merengues were coming off a humiliating defeat against Atletico Madrid in the previous LaLiga round. With the former Benfica number 3 present, Diego Simeone's Colchoneros beat the Blancos.

Back at Santiago Bernabéu, Xabi Alonso's team started stronger against a Villarreal that didn't create many opportunities during the first 45 minutes. However, despite their various goal attempts, the Merengues couldn't find the back of the net and went into halftime tied 0-0.

Still with Carreras on the field, who played the full match, the second half was more favorable for Real Madrid. Just 47 minutes into the game, following an assist from Kylian Mbappé, Vini Jr. opened the scoring for the home team. At 69 minutes, the Brazilian scored again after converting a penalty kick. However, four minutes later, the visitors responded and Mikautadze reduced the deficit. But in the additional time, Mbappé sealed the final score at 3-1.

With this result, Real Madrid returned to victories in the championship, after the humiliating defeat at their capital rival's home. Adding three more points, the Merengues reenter the fight for the lead, temporarily taking the 1st place, with 21 points, two more than Barcelona, who has one game in hand.

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