Real Madrid XI vs Villarreal – Predicted lineup and team news | OneFootball

Real Madrid can move top of the La Liga table with a win at Villarreal this evening.

With title rivals Atletico Madrid and Barcelona facing off on Sunday, the champions have the chance to increase the pressure. Fresh from surviving a scare to progress to the Champions League quarter-finals on penalties in midweek, attention now turns back to their title defence.

Los Blancos are currently level on points with leaders Barcelona, though have played a game more. Atletico Madrid are just one point behind the top two in a fascinating title race.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side face a tough task at El Madrigal. Villarreal are fifth in the table and targeting a Champions League return. The Yellow Submarine have lost just one of their last seven in La Liga, against Alaves last weekend.

Real Madrid XI vs Villarreal – Predicted lineup and team news

Real Madrid team news

Ferland Mendy misses out after being substituted during the Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid in midweek. Mendy adds to Ancelotti’s depleted defensive options with Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao long-term absentees with ACL issues.

Fellow defender Jesus Vellejo is also in the treatment room, alongside midfielder Dani Ceballos. The latter has a hamstring injury.

Real Madrid predicted lineup

Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois; Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Garcia; Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius.

When is Villarreal vs Real Madrid?

Villarreal host Real Madrid in La Liga on Saturday 15th March 2025. Kick-off in the clash is 17:30 GMT.

What TV channel is Villarreal vs Real Madrid?

In the UK, Villarreal vs Real Madrid will be available to watch live on Premier Sports and La Liga TV.

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