Villarreal vs Real Madrid Copa del Rey: Team news, lineups ...

Real Madrid have no time to wallow in self pity following a Supercopa de Espana defeat to Barcelona at the weekend, with their Copa del Rey campaign now contiuing.

The reigning Spanish and European champions face a tough test against Villarreal in this last 16 tie for a place in the quarter-finals.

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Giovani Lo Celso is a doubt for this one, while Nicolas Jackson, Kiki, Juan Foyth and Alfonso Pedraza are all sidelined until next month.

Villarreal Starting 11 (4-3-3): Reina; Carvajal, Albiol, Torres, A. Moreno; Coquelin, Parejo, Baena; Chukwueze, G. Moreno, Pino.

Real Madrid team news

Carlo Ancelotti is without Aurelien Tchouameni, David Alaba and Lucas Vazquez for this one. He must also decide what his priorities are and whether to name his strongest side or rotate.

Real Madrid Starting 11 (4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Rudiger, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius.

Real Madrid have only won three of their last 11 games against Villarreal stretching back a number of years. They haven't beaten them all since May 2021 and lost this fixture in La Liga as recently as 12 days ago when Yeremy Pino and Gerard Moreno scored in a 2-1 win for the Yellow Submarine.

Los Blancos therefore have their work cut out if they are to advance in the Copa del Rey this season.

Prediction: Villarreal 1-0 Real Madrid