The Villarreal team has been in good form recently with several draws and losses, but they have also had some impressive results on the road.

In their last match against Real Madrid, Villarreal managed to score one goal despite being under pressure from the Spanish national team. However, they were unable to maintain that momentum as they lost the game 4-1.

This result was not enough to bring them back into the race for a top-four spot in La Liga, but it did give them some confidence going into the weekend fixtures.

Meanwhile, in their previous match against Athletic Bilbao, Villarreal struggled to find the back of the net as they were unable to score any goals. Despite this, they managed to win the game 2-1.

While these results might not be what many would expect from a side struggling to maintain their position at the top of La Liga, they still have a lot of games left to play and will need to keep up the pressure if they want to secure a place in the Champions League.

In terms of what's next, Villarreal can look forward to facing Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Champions League group stage match. The two teams have met twice before this season, with both matches ending in draws, so there is still a lot of uncertainty ahead of this match.

Overall, while Villarreal has struggled recently, they have shown some improvement and could potentially make a strong push for a place in the Champions League. With a few more wins and a solid performance on the road, they could be in contention for a top-four spot in La Liga.