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Real Madrid Face Villarreal in Crucial La Liga Showdown
23 Jan
Summary
- Real Madrid seeks third consecutive win against Villarreal.
- Rodrygo Goes remains doubtful due to a lingering muscle issue.
- Brahim Diaz returns after Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations final.

Real Madrid is preparing to face Villarreal on Saturday, seeking their third consecutive win in a significant La Liga encounter. Despite struggling at Villarreal's home ground in recent seasons, Alvaro Arbeloa's team is second in the standings.
Villarreal, currently in third place, presents a difficult challenge. While Raul Asencio is expected to rejoin the squad after a leg knock, Rodrygo Goes remains a doubt due to a muscle issue. He has missed the team's last two games.
Brahim Diaz has returned to training following Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations final campaign. He is anticipated to be available for the match against Villarreal, aiming to put a recent penalty shootout loss behind him.




