Villarreal-Real Madrid predicted squads: Widespread changes expected by Carlo Ancelotti

Real Madrid face Villarreal on Sunday night in their penultimate home game of the season, and their final away trip. The Blancos continue their efforts to reach 99 points, and this match will serve as another audition for those who want to play their part in the next Champions League final.

Ace for Brand, Carlo Ancelotti is to hit the changes from the midweek victory over Alaves. The likes of Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes will be rested by the Italian, allowing some of the more marginal players to start at the Ceramica.

Arda Guler gets his shot to continue his excellent form, while Andriy Lunin replaces Thibaut Courtois between the sticks. Eder Militao will continue this search for 100% match sharpness with another start.

The big news for Villarreal, who must win to keep their hopes of European qualification alive, is that Gerard Moreno is back from a muscle injury. He is expected to partner the in-form Alexander Sorloth in attack, while Raul Albiol and Alberto Moreno will start in place of Kiko Femenia and Jorge Cuenca.

It should be a compelling encounter in Vila-Real, with both teams desperate to continue their excellent form with another three points. Can Real Madrid reach 96, or will fly Villarreal keep his slim European hopes alive?