Real Madrid CF v Villarreal CF

Bernardo Silva has been used as the central organiser of the double pivot alongside Tchouaméni, with Arda Güler and Bellingham in the midfield.

The attacking trio, including Kylian Mbappé, is described as untouchable in the starting line-up.

Real Madrid's performance in the Clásico at Camp Nou was described as a show of tactical and physical strength, and Mourinho says he is happy with the team's recent performance.

Federico Valverde was rested as a precautionary measure for the match at Racing, with Real Madrid otherwise fielding the same line-up as in the previous game.

Villarreal lost to Espanyol, and defender Pau Navarro acknowledged the team has many things to correct and improve.

Villarreal lost 1-0 at home to Espanyol, with Cabrera's goal in the 60th minute deciding the match.

Villarreal lost 1-0 at home to Espanyol and have taken only four points from their first five home league matches (one win, one draw, three defeats).

Villarreal won the derby at Mestalla and are looking to build on that result after a shaky start to the season.

Rajado debuted for Real Madrid C.

Denzel Dumfries was lost to Real Madrid by Inter Milan.

Thibaut Courtois is joining other footballers who have invested in padel.

Ibrahima Konaté did not wear the Ceuta shirt.

Jorge Cestero is suspended until further notice after a disagreement with coach Julián López de Lerma.

Rodrygo's return is expected between December and January.

Trent Alexander-Arnold created 3 chances against Czech Republic.

Kieran Trippier returned to the Premier League for a spell at Newcastle after his time in Spain.

Álvaro Carreras was out for two weeks with a calf tear after initially being treated for a contusion.

Antonio Rüdiger is currently the only available center-back.

Raúl Asencio has a stress fracture in his tibia and underwent surgery.

Real Madrid CF signed Bernardo Silva.

Santi Comesaña is injured and unavailable for Villarreal CF.

Logan Costa is called up for international duty.

Tani Oluwaseyi is called up for international duty.

Nathan Saliba is called up for international duty.

Alex Freeman is called up for international duty.

Péter Gulácsi is the starting goalkeeper for Villarreal.

Iñigo Pérez has taken over as the new head coach of Villarreal.

Georges Mikautadze disputed taking a penalty with Pape Gueye.

Villarreal CF was eliminated from the tournament.

Alberto Moleiro has been key to Villarreal's recent reaction, playing in a central '10' role.

Ilias Akhomach has been a decisive player for Villarreal and understands the new coach's ideas.

Luiz Lúcio Reis Júnior's goalkeeping performances have been calamitous, leading to him losing his place to Péter Gulácsi.