Real Madrid Aims for Win Against Villarreal

Real Madrid, after suffering their first defeat of the season against Lille in the Champions League, will host Villarreal today in La Liga, aiming to regain form and pressure league leaders FC Barcelona. The team is currently three points behind Barcelona and hopes to capitalize on Villarreal's defensive vulnerabilities, having conceded in every match this season. Manager Carlo Ancelotti acknowledged the need for improvement, citing a lack of intensity and poor ball circulation in recent games. Key player Kylian Mbappe may return to the lineup after injury, potentially boosting Madrid's attacking options. Historically, matches between these two teams have been high-scoring, and Madrid seeks to extend their unbeaten home record against Villarreal, the last team to win at the Bernabéu. Ancelotti emphasized the importance of this match as an opportunity to bounce back and reconnect with winning ways.