Predicted Lineups for Villarreal vs Real Madrid, La Liga 2026

Bassyonni

Published: January 24, 2026 2:29 PM ET

Real Madrid is set to face Villarreal in La Liga 2026 at the Estadio de la Cerámica. The match will kick off at 21:00 CET (3:00 PM EST) on an engaging afternoon for football fans.

Predicted Lineups for Villarreal vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid’s Expected Starting XI

Without Aurelien Tchouameni, an essential midfielder, Real Madrid will adjust their lineup.

Thibaut Courtois (Goalkeeper)
Federico Valverde (Defender)
Asensio (Forward)
Huijsen (Defender)
Carreras (Defender)
Eduardo Camavinga (Midfielder)
Arda Güler (Midfielder)
Jude Bellingham (Midfielder)
Matteo Mastantuono (Forward)
Kylian Mbappe (Forward)
Vinicius Junior (Forward)

Villarreal’s Expected Starting XI

Villarreal will aim to capitalize on their home advantage.

Luiz Junior (Goalkeeper)
Juan Foyth (Defender)
Rafa Marín (Defender)
Renato Veiga (Defender)
Sergi Cardona (Defender)
Daniel Parejo (Midfielder)
Buchanan (Midfielder)
Moleiro (Midfielder)
Gerard Moreno (Forward)
Andrei Mikautadze (Forward)

Player Updates

Rodrygo has returned to the squad after recovering from injury. Despite his return, Matteo Mastantuono is expected to retain his spot on the right wing following a strong performance against Monaco.