🚨 Real Madrid name starting XI to face Villarreal

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Emily Wilson·4 October 2025

Real Madrid look to forget their heavy Madrid derby defeat last time out in LaLiga and now welcome Villarreal to town on Saturday.

Ahead of kick-off, manager Xabi Alonso has named his starting lineup. Here is who makes the cut for the hosts.

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Dani Ceballos is the one change on the night, coming in for Raúl Asencio in defence after the club's big win in the Champions League.

📋✅ ¡Nuestro XI inicial! 🆚 @VillarrealCF 👉 @UnicajaBanco
– Saturday, 4 October 2025

Will Los Blancos bounce back and move top of LaLiga ahead of Barcelona's game on Sunday? Time will tell.

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