Good evening everyone and welcome to this MARCA in English live blog for the Copa del Rey clash between Villarreal and Real Madrid. The match will see Los Blancos return from Saudi Arabia and play in somewhat more familiar surroundings at the Estadio de la Ceramica, home of Quique Setien's charges.
In the previous round, Villarreal were comfortable winners away to FC Cartagena, although what is perhaps more prevalent in the team's mind is their LaLiga Santander victory over Los Blancos on January 7.
Carlo Ancelotti bemoaned his team's lack of energy in that defeat, but will be expecting his team to bounce back with a victory after the Supercopa de Espana final defeat to Barcelona in Riyadh.
Villarreal vs Real Madrid Live - Latest Updates
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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TEAM NEWS
Villarreal XI: Jorgensen; Foyth, Pau, Albiol, Alberto Moreno; Capoue, Parejo, Baena; Chukwueze, Yeremy Pino, Gerard Moreno
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The Nacho/Mendy/Militao/Rudiger backline is the 13th defensive line up that Ancelotti has tried this season
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Real Madrid XI: Courtois: Nacho, Militao, Rudiger, Mendy; Kroos, Camavinga, Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema
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Villarreal vs Real Madrid predicted line-ups
Ancelotti confirmed that Courtois and Benzema will start against Villarreal, and we could see youngster Vinicius Tobias at right back.
Real Madrid predicted XI: Courtois, Vinicius Tobias, Militao, Nacho, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde, Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema.
Villarreal predicted XI: Reina, Kiko, Albiol, Torres, Moreno, Parejo, Baena, Capoue, Chukwueze, Pino, Moreno.
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Bouncebackability
After the Supercopa de Espana defeat to Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti's side will be aiming to secure passage in the Copa del Rey and ensure there is an immediate response to that loss.
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Where to watch Villarreal vs Real Madrid?
Fans in the UK hoping to watch the Copa del Rey meeting between Villarreal and Real Madrid will not be able to view the match live, although in the United States of America the game will be livestreamed on ESPN+.
When does Villarreal vs Real Madrid start?
Villarreal's Copa del Rey match against Real Madrid will kick off at 21:00 CET, which is 20:00 in the United Kingdom. Viewers in the United States will be able to tune in at 10:00 PST and 13:00 EST.
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