Rival watch: Key Villarreal duo likely to miss Real Madrid encounter | OneFootball

Real Madrid could be in a favourable position as they prepare for their upcoming home match against Villarreal.

Recent reports from Mundo Deportivo indicate that Villarreal might face significant challenges, as key players Ayoze Perez and Denis Suarez could miss the tie through injuries.

The outlet mentions that Villarreal conducted their second training session on Thursday as they gear up for the match at the Santiago Bernabeu, scheduled for next Saturday.

Notably absent from this training were Perez and Suarez, both dealing with muscle issues that cast doubt on their participation in the upcoming fixture.

Details of their injuries

Perez, who is a crucial player for Villarreal and their leading scorer, was sidelined during the match against Las Palmas last Monday due to muscle discomfort.

Initially, there were optimistic reports suggesting that his condition was not severe and that his absence was merely a precaution.

Denis Suarez will not be available for the Real Madrid match. (Photo by Carsten Harz/Getty Images)

However, as the days have passed, he has yet to rejoin his teammates in training, raising concerns about his fitness for the match against Real Madrid.

On the other hand, Suarez’s situation remains unclear, as the club has not provided specific details regarding the severity of his injury.

Nonetheless, it has been confirmed that he will not be available for the match at the Bernabeu, leaving fans wondering about the impact of his absence.

This adds to the list of unavailable players for Villarreal, which already includes Gerard Moreno, Alfonso Pedraza, Juan Foyth, and Willy Kambwala, all of whom will miss another week of action.

As the match approaches, Real Madrid will undoubtedly be looking to capitalise on Villarreal’s potential vulnerabilities, especially if two of their key attackers are unable to play.

With the stakes high and the pressure on both sides, it will be interesting to see how this situation unfolds and how it affects the overall dynamics of the game.