After beating Cacereno 1-0 on Tuesday to qualify for the Copa del Rey Round of 16, Real Madrid are set to face Villarreal at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday as they return to LaLiga Santander duty.
Rodrygo Goes netted in the second half to seal qualification for Los Blancos, who currently sit top of the LaLiga Santander table along with title contenders Barcelona.
As for Villarreal, Quique Setien's side cruised past Cartagena with a 5-1 Copa del Rey victory on Tuesday ahead of the duel against Carlo Ancelotti's men. In LaLiga Santander, they sit seventh on 24 points, three points outside the Champions League places.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid LIVE: Latest Updates
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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Real Madrid XI vs Villarreal
Ancelotti has named his team, and Militao's inclusion at full-back is a surprise.
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When does Villarreal vs Real Madrid start?
This Saturday's match between Villarreal and Real Madrid kicks off at 16:15 CET, the local time in Spain. For those living in the UK, you can tune in at 15:15 BST. For American viewers, the match will begin at 10:15 ET/ 07:15 PT.
Where to watch Villarreal vs Real Madrid?
The LaLiga Santander match between Villarreal and Real Madrid will take place at the Estadio de la Ceramica on Saturday, January 7. For those living in the UK you can watch the game on LaLiga TV, while viewers in the USA can tune in via ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes.