Real Madrid have announced the squad for La Liga match vs Villarreal. Los Blancos will be trying to bounce back from their disappointing defeat in Lille.

Also, coach Carlo Ancelotti will likely deploy most of his starters in this game because the importance of a win.

Villarreal have performed at a very high level so far this season, so Madrid will need to step up.

Real Madrid squad vs Villarreal

Goalkeepers: Lunin, Fran González, Sergio Mestre.

Defenders: Carvajal, Militão, Lucas V., Vallejo, Fran García, Rüdiger, Mendy, Jacobo.

Midfielders: Bellingham, Camavinga, Valverde, Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Ceballos.

Forwards: Vini Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo, Endrick.

Some predictions to consider

Both teams have scored in all eight of Villarreal’s matches so far this season. Those matches have seen an average of four goals, 2.13 for Villarreal and 1.88 for the opposition. 

This has also landed in the last five head-to-heads in Real Madrid vs Villarreal. There have been at least three goals in all of those meetings, with an average of 5.2 per game.

The attacking capabilities of both teams should mean this is also a goal-friendly affair. 

Real Madrid have conceded the second-fewest goals in La Liga this season, but both teams have scored in their last three. 

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