Facing the prospect of a second cup defeat within the space of a week, Real Madrid travel to meet Villarreal in the last 16 of the Copa del Rey on Thursday evening.
Carlo Ancelotti's charges lost 3-1 to Barcelona in the final of the Supercopa de Espana at the weekend, while Quique Setien's men drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo in league action, and here Sports Mole rounds up the team news for both clubs.
VILLARREAL vs. REAL MADRID
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VILLARREAL
Out: Giovani Lo Celso (hamstring), Alfonso Pedraza (hamstring)
Doubtful: Arnaut Danjuma (other), Juan Foyth (shoulder), Kiko Femenia (calf), Nicolas Jackson (unspecified)
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Reina; Foyth, Albiol, Torres, A. Moreno; Capoue, Morlanes, Parejo; Chukwueze, Moreno, Pino
REAL MADRID
Out: Lucas Vazquez (ankle), David Alaba (calf), Aurelien Tchouameni (calf), Dani Carvajal (adductor), Luka Modric (rested)
Doubtful: None
Sports Mole's predicted XI: Courtois; Odriozola, Militao, Nacho, Mendy; Kroos, Camavinga, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr
For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.
Ben Knapton
