Real Madrid return to action on Saturday with a big away fixture against Villarreal CF in La Liga on Saturday.
Los Blancos are fresh off a convincing 6-1 win over AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League, with Kylian Mbappé scoring a brace against his former club.
The victory lifted Real into third place in the UCL league phase standings, with 15 points through seven games.
Madrid defeated Levante 2-0 in league play last weekend, moving just one point behind leaders FC Barcelona after the Catalans lost to Real Sociedad.
Villarreal, meanwhile, are enjoying a tremendous season on the domestic front, currently sitting in third place in the La Liga table, with 13 wins, two draws and four losses through 19 games. The Yellow Submarine is looking to bounce back after losing consecutive games to Real Betis and Ajax.
They sit in 35th place in the Champions League standings, second from bottom with just one point from seven games.
Real Madrid prevailed 3-1 in the reverse fixture between the two sides back in October.
Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Villarreal
Real Madrid CF’s Jude Bellingham playing against Real Betis
When: Saturday, January 24 – 3PM ET / 12PM PT
Where: Estadio De La Ceramica, Villarreal
Where to watch in the United States: ESPN+
Real Madrid vs Villarreal Betting Odds
Kylian Mbappe in action for Real Madrid against Juventus
Real Madrid to win: -105
Draw: +300
Villarreal to win: +250
Both teams to score (Yes/No): -240 / +182
Over/Under 3.5 goals: +116 / -142
Kylian Mbappé first goalscorer: +260
Vinícius Jr anytime goalscorer: +130
Jude Bellingham to score or assist: +115
Odds courtesy of FanDuel.
Villarreal Team News and Predicted Lineup
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Marcelino's group needs a favorable result after two consecutive losses, and he'll have a strong squad to call upon for the home tie against Real.
Georges Mikautadze and Gerard Moreno should return as the striker partnership, with Nicolas Pepe and top scorer Alberto Moleiro roaming the wings.
Club captain and veteran midfielder Dani Parejo will run the midfield alongside Pape Gueye, while former Chelsea man Renato Veiga should get the start at center-back.
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Arnau Tenas (GK) – Pau Navarro, Rafa Marin, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona – Nicolas Pepe, Pape Gueye, Dani Parejo, Alberto Moleiro – Georges Mikautadze, Gerard Moreno.
Real Madrid Team News and Predicted Lineup
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa
Alvaro Arbeloa is still dealing with a handful of injuries to key players, but should have a strong enough squad to get a win in this tricky fixture.
Kylian Mbappé seems to have fully recovered from his knee injury, and should be joined by Vinicius Jr. and Franco Mastantuono on the front line on Saturday.
With Aurelien Tchouameni out due to suspension, expect Arda Güler to get a start in midfield alongside Jude Bellingham and Eduardo Camavinga.
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3): Thibaut Courtois (GK) – Federico Valverde, Raul Asencio, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras – Arda Güler, Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham – Franco Mastantuono, Kylian Mbappé, Vinicius Jr.
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