Confirmed Lineup for Real Madrid against Villarreal: Ancelotti Goes with These

This past WednesdayReal Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. However, it was a tough match against Atlético that required them to go into extra time and penalties. A strain that LaLiga hasn't considered, to the detriment of the Merengues.

They arrive at the match against Villarreal with a lot of fatigue, without the 72 hours of rest that would be logical. A 'gift' from Tebas since Barça and Atlético have been scheduled to play on Sunday, and in the last slot. Real Madrid has to face all of this in this competition.

Additionally, Ancelotti still has to deal with the absences in the squad right now. Ceballos is still unavailable, and this Wednesday it was Mendy who had to leave injured. This makes Fran García the starting left-back to face Marcelino's team.

On the right, it will be Lucas Vázquez, as Fede will be in the important matches, leaving the rest to the Galician. In the center of the defense, Tchouaméni and Asencio will start. The Canary Islander celebrating Luis De La Fuente's call for the Spanish national team.

Tebas's Schedules Cause Significant Changes for Real Madrid Against Villarreal

In the midfield, Ceballos's absence has left Real Madrid without a playmaker. But against Villarreal, Ancelotti prefers to bet on muscle by starting Camavinga and Fede Valverde. They are the two players joining Bellingham, who will try to be decisive between the lines.

Up front, Vinícius didn't train this Friday, but Ancelotti assured that he would be available to face Villarreal. He will, but waiting for his turn on the bench at La Cerámica. His substitution against Atlético was motivated by his being very tired.

In place of the Brazilian in attack, Brahim comes in, who wasn't a starter against Atlético. Tebas's schedules cause Vini's substitution. Those who will be there are Rodrygo and Mbappé completing the forward line.