Thursday Football Tips: Why Keepers Are Key to 11/2 Real Madrid Treble

Madrid Holds Destiny in Own Hands

Real Madrid can win their first league title since 2017 this Thursday with a win over Villarreal, who are unbeaten in their last 10.

Carlo Ancelotti's men have a two-point lead over rivals Barcelona and will be aiming to seal the title in front of their home fans at the Bernabeu.

Keylor Navas, Thibaut Courtois Step Up

Real's Goalkeeping Duo Plays Key Role

One of the key reasons for Madrid's success this season has been the form of their goalkeepers Keylor Navas and Thibaut Courtois.

Navas has been in excellent form in the Copa del Rey, keeping four clean sheets in five games, while Courtois has been equally impressive in La Liga, conceding just 23 goals in 34 games.

Both keepers have made crucial saves at key moments this season, and their form could be the difference between success and failure on Thursday.

Villarreal Strong in Defense

Villarreal will be no pushovers, however, and they have been one of the most difficult teams to break down in La Liga this season.

They have conceded just 32 goals in 37 games, and they have kept four clean sheets in their last five matches.

This means that Real Madrid will need to be at their best to break down Villarreal's defense, and they will need their goalkeepers to be in top form to keep a clean sheet.

Conclusion

Real Madrid are the favorites to win the title this Thursday, but they will need to be at their best to overcome a tough Villarreal side.

Their goalkeepers Keylor Navas and Thibaut Courtois have been in excellent form this season, and they will need to be at their best again on Thursday to help Real Madrid secure the title.