Real Madrid v Villarreal: team news, probable lineups

Real Madrid could temporarily top the La Liga table with a win against Villarreal on Sunday. So why not just do it? Especially since it's the Whites' last home game this year.

Team news

Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti's team will be missing Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, Arda Guler and Vinicius Junior.

Villarreal

Marcelino's side will be without Santi Comesana, Denis Suarez and Yeremy Pino.

Juan Foyth and Aissa Mandi are doubts.

Probable lineups

Real Madrid XI: Lunin; Vazquez, Rudiger, Alaba, Mendy; Modric, Kroos; Valverde, Brahim, Rodrygo, Bellingham.

Villarreal XI: Jorgensen; Foyth, Albiol, Gabbia, Alti; Capoue, Parejo, Baena; Akhomach, Sorloth, Moreno (h/t Sportsmole).

The kick off is at 21:00 CET.