Real Madrid will face off against Villarreal at the Estadio de la Cerámica on Saturday as they try to collect maximum points on the road in La Liga. Los Blancos managed to secure a narrow 1-0 win over Cacereno in midweek which will give them a lot of confidence ahead of this game.
Carlo Ancelotti will probably opt for a 4-3-3 formation and is expected to name a strong team for this game. Both Vinicius Jr. and Karim Benzema will play from the start of this match while Eden Hazard and Rodrygo drop to the bench.
4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup To Face Villarreal
Defence
Thibaut Courtois will function in goal for the Madrid giants after being rested in midweek. David Alaba will play alongside Antonio Rudiger at the centre of Real Madrid’s backline as they focus on stopping the home side from creating too many chances on the counter.
Dani Carvajal will operate as the right-back while Ferland Mendy hopes to give a good account of himself as the left-back. Both of them would be eager to get forward and express themselves in the Villarreal half so that they can offer decent service to the front players.
Lucas Vazquez and Nacho will be available for selection on Ancelotti’s bench as they provide cover for the defensive positions.
Midfield
Dani Ceballos, Toni Kroos and Federico Valverde will anchor the midfield for Los Blancos as they look to dominate the game at the centre of the park and orchestrate some clear-cut chances for Real Madrid to win this league game away from home.
Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga will have to settle for a spot on the bench as they wait for their opportunity to make an impact in the second 45 minutes if Ancelotti opts to call upon their services.
Attack
Vinicius Junior will get the nod to catch the eye on the left flank while Marco Asensio hopes to put in a good performance from the right.
Karim Benzema will lead the charge for the Madrid giants in the final third. The French forward would be hungry to find the back of the net when he laces up to face off against the Villarreal defenders this weekend.
Rodrygo and Eden Hazard will have to settle for a spot on the bench and might come on to influence the game in the latter stages if the visitors are in need of a goal by then.
