Real Madrid have the prospect to return to the highest of the La Liga desk after they face Villarreal on Saturday.
Tied on factors with Barcelona, who face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, Real have the prospect to make an actual assertion in opposition to a Villarreal aspect who’re proper within the hunt for European qualification this season.
Here’s how Carlo Ancelotti may arrange for this one.
GK: Thibaut Courtois – Left out of the Copa del Rey sport in midweek due to a minor harm concern, Courtois was quickly again in coaching and should not have any issues taking part in right here.
RB: Lucas Vazquez – Missing the sport alongside Courtois was Dani Carvajal, whose return to coaching hasn’t been fairly as seamless. Expect Vazquez to start out in his place.
CB: Eder Militao – Rested at half-time in opposition to Cacereno, it appears as if Militao has been stored contemporary to start out this one.
CB: David Alaba – Alaba wasn’t concerned in any respect in midweek, with Ancelotti eager to protect the health of his star defender.
LB: Ferland Mendy – There are loads of switch rumours swirling round Mendy this month and he may appeal to extra suitors with a strong efficiency.
DM: Aurelien Tchouameni – Casemiro has discovered his footing at Man Utd however Real Madrid followers do not care, such has been Tchouameni’s spectacular adjustment to life in Spain.
CM: Luka Modric – It got here as no shock to see Modric omitted for the Cacareno sport. The veteran’s legs are being rested at each given alternative to maintain him wholesome for matches like this one.
CM: Toni Kroos – The speak round Kroos has centred on his contract nowadays, with Real hopeful that the German midfielder will put pen to paper within the close to future.
RW: Federico Valverde – This inverted winger position seems to be good for Valverde, who has the liberty to perform a little little bit of every part.
ST: Karim Benzema – Benzema bagged twice in opposition to Real Valladolid final trip and appears to nonetheless be firing on all cylinders after getting back from the muscle accidents that contributed to his World Cup frustrations.
LW: Vinicius Junior – Eden Hazard got here in in opposition to Cacereno however did little or no to recommend he’ll earn a beginning position forward of Vinicius Junior. The good Brazilian ought to waltz again into Ancelotti’s group.