"Real Madrid will be hoping to bounce back from last week's derby thrashing at the hands of city rivals Atletico when they host Villarreal this evening. Los Blancos' unbeaten La Liga start ended in emphatic fashion last weekend as they were beaten 5-2, but Xabi Alonso's men responded with a routine Champions League win in midweek courtesy of a hat-trick from Kylian Mbappe to continue the Frenchman's electric start to his sophomore season in Spain."
"Villarreal, meanwhile, currently sit third in the Spanish top-flight after a bright start of their own, including three successive victories. The Yellow Submarine will, however, be looking to improve on a dismal record against Real, winning just six of 53 meetings. Here is how the two sides line up at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid team news The big news from the Real camp is the return of Federico Valverde, who captains the side."
Real Madrid seek immediate recovery at the Bernabeu after a 5-2 derby defeat that ended an unbeaten La Liga start. The team responded with a Champions League win thanks to Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick, continuing his electric sophomore season and eight league goals so far. Villarreal sit third after a bright start, including three successive victories, but have won only six of 53 meetings against Real. Federico Valverde returns and captains the side after being an unused substitute in midweek, a situation he addressed in a statement. Vinicius Junior and Franco Mastantuono provide width and attacking threat.
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