Real Madrid produce comeback of the year to beat Villarreal

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Real Madrid showed strong character to beat Villarreal 3-2 at the Estadio de la Ceramica.

The Los Blancos had lost on this ground in a La Liga clash less than two weeks ago, and it was looking like there would be a repeat when Carlo Ancelotti’s men fell 2-0 behind in the first half courtesy of goals from Etienne Capoue and Samuel Chukwueze.

In surprising fashion, Real Madrid sealed progress to the Copa del Rey quarterfinals after an exciting victory over Villarreal.

Ancelotti’s men put in a stunning second-half comeback to win 3-2 at Villarreal.

Vinicius Jr made it 2-1 in the 57th minute, and Eder Militao drew level 12 minutes later, before Dani Ceballos netted the winner four minutes from time.

It was indeed a magnificent comeback from the Los Blancos.