Real Madrid faces another delicate test in La Liga Saturday (5.30 p.m., GMT) when they tried to win a first high flight match since January 25.
The reigning champions lost in Espanyol and Real Betis and drawn in Osasuna in their subsequent matches on the road.
Villarreal, fifth will seek to rekindle their hope of finishing in a place of qualification in the Champions League after losing 1-0 in Alaves last Saturday.
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Villarreal lineage against Real Madrid
Villarreal has not pointed out any new concern for injuries, but winger Ilias Akhomach and striker Gerard Moreno remain away.
“The match will be very difficult, but we are really looking forward to,” said manager Marcelino Garcia Toral. “We play Real Madrid with the desire to win. How? We have to find our best level. »»
Villarreal Start XI: Conde, Foyth, Logan Costa, Kambwala, Cardona, Gueye, Comeana, Alex Baena, Buchanan, Ayoze Perez, Pepe
Sub: Junior, Albiol, Bailly, Denis Suarez, Parejo, Barry, Yeremy, Pedraza, Pau Navarro
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Madrid Lineup against Villarreal
Ancelotti confirmed that Vinicius Jr had received an additional day of rest after his moderate performance as Real Madrid has exceeded Atleti Tuesday, ultimately in the Champions League, in particular by tilting a penalty in the second half and wide.
The Brazilian international received criticism for his display at the Metropolitano, but his trainer was quick to support one of his star men, who was rested for this match.
Ancelotti said: “He can play better or worse games, but he is indisputable. If sometimes it does not play well or fail … I do not chat with it. It was so important for this club that I cannot discuss it. »»
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Madrid will have the same team available for the trip to Villarreal with the exception of defender Ferland Mendy, who could miss four weeks with a problem with the hamstrings.
Fran Garcia is deputisms, while Luka Modric, 39, rested, so Fede Valverde is back in the midfield with Lucas Vazquez at the right back.
Real Madrid Start XI: Courtois, Lucas, Asencio, Tchouameni, Fran Garcia, Valverde, Camavong, Bellingham, Brahim, Mbappe, Rodrygo.
Sub: Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Alaba, Vinicius Jr, Modric, Arda Guller, Endrick, Rudiger, Diego Aguado, Valdepenas
