Everything you need to know ahead of Los Blancos' tough trip to the Estadio de la Ceramica in the Primera Division this weekend...
Real Madrid will look to return to winning ways in La Liga on Saturday following last weekend's disappointing draw away to Celta Vigo.
That 2-2 tie at Balaidos left Los Blancos provisionally 14 points behind leaders Barcelona and their hopes of retaining the title they won last season now look slim, despite a game in hand.
Zinedine Zidane's side are in fourth, just three points above Sevilla in fifth and one more clear of this weekend's rivals, Villarreal.
Here, Goal takes a look at everything you need to know ahead of their trip to the Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday...
REAL MADRID INJURIES
Captain Sergio Ramos suffered a muscle strain in training recently and is still not ready to return for Real.
Striker Karim Benzema also misses out due to an injury sustained in the Clasico defeat to Barcelona last month and midfielder Marcos Llorente is doubtful with a shoulder problem he picked up in the 2-2 draw against Numancia in the Copa del Rey on Wednesday.
REAL MADRID SUSPENSIONS
Right-back Dani Carvajal was suspended for the trip to Balaidos following his red card in the Clasico loss to Barcelona before Christmas, but the Spain defender is available again for Los Blancos and Zidane has no other players banned for Saturday's game against Villarreal.
REAL MADRID POTENTIAL STARTING LINE-UP
With Ramos still out, Nacho and Raphael Varane should start in central defence for Real Madrid away to Villarreal.
Meanwhile, Carvajal is set to return at right-back after missing the 2-2 draw at Celta Vigo through suspension.
In attack, Gareth Bale will start alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in the absence of Benzema. The Welsh winger scored both of Madrid's goals at Balaidos and was rested for the cup clash at home to Numancia on Wednesday.
VILLARREAL TEAM NEWS
After back-to-back wins away to Celta Vigo and Valencia, Villarreal could only draw 1-1 at home to Deportivo in La Liga last weekend.
The Yellow Submarine beat Leganes 2-1 at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Wednesday, but went out of the competition on away goals.
In La Liga, Javi Calleja's side are in sixth, just four points behind Madrid, but they will be without midfielder Bruno Soriano, defender Ruben Semedo and reserve goalkeeper Andres Fernandez on Saturday, while forwards Nicola Sansone and Roberto Soldado are doubtful.
TV COVERAGE & KICK-OFF TIME
Villarreal versus Real Madrid kicks off at 16:15 local time at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday and, due to boadcasting laws in the UK, it cannot be shown live at that time. However, it will be televised later on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports Football (via the red button) from 17:30 GMT.
In the United States (US), Villarreal against Real is live on BeIN Sports and kicks off at 10:15 ET.
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nageriya vs zambiya
MIS99
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[CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7]
MIS99
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cafu[CR7]
HeraldOliver
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Madrid is coming like crazy
SheriffNjie
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what a wonderful line up
Mohd Fahad
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what?
Mohd Fahad
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cable news network-CNN. Cos BBC is not working ππππ
just wait and watch
Cotdikt
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they are back soon by the way what is CNN?
cable news network-CNN. Cos BBC is not working ππππ
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HALA MADRID!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![CR7].[messi] doesn't know how to play as good as[CR7] CRISTIANO RONALDO [CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7]
yimcsyz
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this thou long him
docbclnptz
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Is Mohamad Sahlah coming to REAL MADRID
docbclnptz
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Cristiano Ronaldo has so much brain. If he plays for fun then it is easy for him [CR7][CR7][CR7][CR7]
Mikkysmallz
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Zidane should try and changed his formation
Lundelz
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I laugh in swahili. Real Madrid FC is full of shits. They will definitely do what they know how to do best. Bottling. The match is full time draw
Acktar
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No more excuses now. Madrid must win this match and show that they are fighting for Zidane. All the best!
sonymic
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Real Madrid d best club in d world. [CR7]
Kadlnoprty
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cr7 my real hero
sohambanerjee
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this match is win by real madrid BY 1 GOAL WHICH IS DONE BY NAVAS.
Muhammad-k10
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Haha madrid
joe-madridista
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it would be better adding vallejo and kovacic instead of nacho and casemiro
vuccmyz
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Just saw that Hazard intrerview and he's definitely 100% going to Real Madrid in the summer
where i can saw this
Mohd Fahad
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good radiant bad rubbish
shut you mouth
mesnsz
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Nothing like Draw
happylife
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Just saw that Hazard intrerview and he's definitely 100% going to Real Madrid in the summer
Mohd Fahad
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Use CNN bcos your BBC isn't working again
they are back soon by the way what is CNN?
Ardhek73
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hope benzema will back soon eagerly waiting for BBC to play together
Use CNN bcos your BBC isn't working again
Postman
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When will you take a serious step in transfers ! π
offdream
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dont draw again pleaseπππ
pensive
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Just as well I am coming over from the weekend and not just the Saturday it was supposed to be on!!!
eventual
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In other words, youβll have 24 more hours before being disappointed again
happykk
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Are we going to actually win it or get another 2-2 Draw ?
Postmanin
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Real Madrid 1 - 1 Deportivo
shymelly
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Oh your time to lose the game has moved back that's it .
Erlang
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Hope we lose Zidane has to realize that we need new signings
sonmluts
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All i want is to win every game remains in the season..good luck madrid.
although
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I am really concern about Cristiano form and I hope the coach will think about the best way to bring the CR7 in him out..always ur fan no matter what
addition
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All the best! we need new players tho
greece
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we need improvement on the side of both the players and Coach.
babysoga
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all the best
languidc
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Sell that useless Benzo
MohaCR7
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nice line up ......against Villarreal
wiwclt
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hope benzema will back soon eagerly waiting for BBC to play together
good radiant bad rubbish
Mohd Fahad
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hope benzema will back soon eagerly waiting for BBC to play together